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Angular width (θ) of the central maximum, in a diffraction pattern of a single slit does not depend upon,

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distance between slit and source
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wavelength of light used
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width of the slit
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A distance between slit and source
In a single slit diffraction pattern, the angular width of central maximum is, y=2β=2λa
Where, λ - Wavelength of light used (λ=cf)
f frequency of light used
a Width of the slit

From the above equations, it is clear that the angular width is independent of distance between slit and
source.

Hence, (A) is the correct answer.

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