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What will be the effect on the width of the central maxima if the slit it made narrower ?

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To solve the question, "What will be the effect on the width of the central maxima if the slit is made narrower?", we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Central Maxima**: The central maxima in a single-slit diffraction pattern is the brightest and widest part of the pattern formed when light passes through a slit. 2. **Defining Parameters**: - Let \( b \) be the width of the slit. ...
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