In a single slit diffraction pattern, the wavelength of light used is $628 \text{ nm}$ and slit width is $0.2 \text{ mm}$. The angular width of the central maximum is $\alpha \times 10^{-2} \text{ degrees}$. The value of $\alpha$ is . . . . . . . (Take $\pi = 3.14$)

  • A
    $18$
  • B
    $36$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $72$

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