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The width of the central diffraction peak.
Answer to Problem 22P
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Wavelength,
Width of the slit,
Formula used:
Where,
Calculation:
The path difference is an integer multiple of the wavelength in constructive interference.
Rearrange the given formula:
So,
It gives,
The distance on the screen from
The width of the peak is
Conclusion: The width of the central peak is
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