Wave Optics


Wave Optics

  1. A parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelength 5000 Å is incident normally on a single narrow slit of width 0.001 mm. The light is focused by a convex lens on a screen placed in focal plane. The first minimum will be formed for the angle of diffraction equal to









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    For first minimum, a sin θ = nλ = 1λ

    sinθ =
    λ
    =
    5000 × 10-10
    = 0.5
    a0.001 × 10-3

    θ = 30°

    Correct Option: C

    For first minimum, a sin θ = nλ = 1λ

    sinθ =
    λ
    =
    5000 × 10-10
    = 0.5
    a0.001 × 10-3

    θ = 30°