The width of the $nth$ $HPZ$ (Half Period Zone) will be:

  • A
    $\sqrt{nb\lambda}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{b\lambda} [\sqrt{n} - \sqrt{n-1}]$
  • C
    $(\sqrt{n} - \sqrt{n-1})$
  • D
    $\frac{\sqrt{b\lambda}}{[\sqrt{n} - \sqrt{n-1}]}$

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