Diffraction is more easily noticeable for sound waves than for light waves because sound waves

  • A
    Are high energy waves
  • B
    Are low intensity waves
  • C
    Have longer wavelength
  • D
    Are mechanical in nature

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$A$ parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelength $5000 \; \mathring{A}$ 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 on the focal plane. The first minimum will be formed for the angle of diffraction equal to ........$^o$.

For a light of wavelength $5000 \, \mathring{A}$ incident normally on a slit,the first diffraction minimum is formed at an angle of $\theta = 30^\circ$. The width of the slit is:

Light of wavelength $6000 \, \mathring A$ is incident on a slit of width $0.30 \, mm$. $A$ screen is placed at a distance of $2 \, m$ from the slit. Find the position of the first minimum.

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