In single slit diffraction pattern, why is intensity of secondary maximum less than the intensity of central maximum ?
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To understand why the intensity of secondary maxima in a single slit diffraction pattern is less than the intensity of the central maximum, we can analyze the phenomenon step by step.
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1. **Understanding Diffraction**:
- When light passes through a single slit, it spreads out and creates a diffraction pattern on a screen. This pattern consists of a central maximum (brightest point) and several secondary maxima (less bright points) on either side.
2. **Formation of the Central Maximum**:
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