MCQ
Fraunhofer diffraction pattern of a parallel beam of light (wavelength $\lambda$ ) passing through a narrow slit (width $a$ ) is observed on a screen using a convex lens (focal length $f$ ). The angular half-width of the central fringe is
  • A
    $\frac{2 \lambda f}{a}$
  • B
    $\frac{\lambda f}{a}$
  • C
    $\frac{2 \lambda}{a}$
  • $\frac{\lambda}{a}$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$\frac{\lambda}{a}$
$\frac{\lambda}{a}$

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