Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Wave Optics

Question:
In diffraction pattern produced by a single slit, what is the ratio of width of secondary maxima and minima to that of central maximum ?
Options:
1 : 2
2 : 1
1 : 3
3 : 1
Correct Answer:
1 : 2
Explanation:
All secondary maxima and minima are of same width and the central maximum is twice as wide as any other secondary maximum or minimum.