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How does the angular width of principal maximum in the diffraction pattern vary with the width of slit ?

A

Principal maximum increases on increasing the width of slit

B

Principal maximum decreases on decreasing the width of slit

C

Principal maximum increases on decreasing the width of slit

D

None of these

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