Select the correct option for the statements given below.

(A) The diffraction pattern is a superposition of waves originating from each point on a single slit.
(B) The interference pattern is the superposition of two waves originating from two narrow slits.
(C) The diffraction pattern in single slit has a central bright maximum brighter than other maxima.
(D) The interference in double slit has a number of equally spaced bright and dark bands.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C) and (D) are correct

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (B), (C) and (D) are correct

(A) Diffraction occurs when light passes through a single slit and interferes due to superposition of waves emanating from various part of the slit.

(B) Interference arises due to the coherent superposition of light waves from narrow slits.

(C) The central maxima in single-slit diffraction is significantly brighter and broader than the subsequent maxima.

(D) In a double slit experiment, the bright and dark bands are equally spaced due to constructive and destructive interference.