What is difference between minima and maxima in diffraction ?

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Dear Student,
Maxima means bright fringe means intensity of light is maximum at this position
And minima means dark fringe or (minimum intensity fringe) means intensity of light
minimum at this position .
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What is difference between minima and maxima in diffraction ?

Dear Student, Maxima means bright fringe means intensity of light is maximum at this position And minima means dark fringe or (minimum intensity fringe) means intensity of light minimum at this position . Regards

Dear Student,
Maxima means bright fringe means intensity of light is maximum at this position
And minima means dark fringe or (minimum intensity fringe) means intensity of light
minimum at this position .
Regards