MCQ
The diffraction fringes obtained by a single slit are of
  • A
    equal width
  • B
    equal width and unequal intensity
  • C
    unequal width but equal intensity
  • unequal width and unequal intensity.

Answer

Correct option: D.
unequal width and unequal intensity.
(d) : In case of diffraction, the fringes are of unequal width and of unequal intensity.

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