Problem 14-83 Diffraction

A point source emits light of wavelength 520nm toward a single slit of width 0.085mm. The light creates a diffraction pattern on a screen located 2.2m from the screen.

(a) What is the width of the central maximum?
(b) What angle do the first order fringes subtend with the slit?

[Ans. (a) 2.7cm   (b) 0.70]


Which is the correct diagram for part (a) of this problem?

Three possible diagrams for the width of the central maximum; A, B, C.

(A)

(B)

(C)