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34. Wave Optics
34. Wave Optics / Single Slit Diffraction / Problem 7

A single slit diffraction pattern is observed on a screen placed at a distance d behind a 375 μm narrow slit. The light used has a wavelength of 560 nm. The observed intensity pattern is shown in the figure below. Determine the distance d.


Graph showing intensity pattern of single slit diffraction versus distance in mm.

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