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In a single slit diffraction pattern, how is the angular width of central bright maximum changed when (i) the slit width is decreased.
(ii) the distance between the slit and screen is increased.
(iii) Light of smaller wavelength is used. Justify your answer.

A

decreases

B

increases

C

remains unaffected

D

cannot be predicted

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