The width of central maximum of a diffraction pattern on a single slit does not depend upon

The width of central maximum of a diffraction pattern on a single slit does not depend upon
  1. frequency of light used
  2. width of the slit
  3. distance between slit and source
  4. none of these

Solution

The width of central maximum is given by $\mathrm{W}=\frac{2 \lambda \mathrm{D}}{\mathrm{a}}$ $\mathrm{W}$ depends on wavelength of light $\lambda$, which is related to the frequency. .

Asked in: MHT CET 2021 (22 Sep Shift 1)

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