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The angular spread of central maximum, i...

The angular spread of central maximum, in diffraction pattern, does not depend on_________

A

the distance between the slit and source

B

width of slit

C

wavelength of light

D

frequency of light

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Angular spread of central maxima is `theta = 2lambda//a`
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