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A slit whose width is 5.0 cm is irradiated with microwaves of wavelength 3 cm. What is the angular spread of the central maximum? Assume normal incidence.

A

`+-18^(@),24'`

B

`+-36^(@) 52'`

C

`+43^(@) 23'`

D

`-33^(@) 35'`

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