Figure 28-49 shows a single-slit diffraction pattern formed by light passing through a slit of width W

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Figure 28-49 shows a single-slit diffraction pattern formed by light passing through a slit of width W = 11.2 mm and illuminating a screen 0.855 m behind the slit.

(a) What is the wavelength of the light?

(b) If the width of the slit is decreased, will the distance indicated in Figure 28-49 be greater than or less than 15.2 cm? Explain.

In figure 28-49

15.2 cm-
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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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