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In a single slit diffraction pattern, how does the angular width of central maxima change when slit width is decreased

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To solve the problem of how the angular width of the central maxima in a single slit diffraction pattern changes when the slit width is decreased, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Concept of Single Slit Diffraction**: - In a single slit diffraction pattern, light passing through a narrow slit spreads out and creates a pattern of bright and dark fringes on a screen. The central maximum is the brightest and widest part of this pattern. 2. **Identify the Formula for Angular Width**: ...
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