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Question 24

A single narrow slit is illuminated with monochromatic light, producing a diffraction pattern on a screen.

The width of the slit is decreased.

What happens to the width and the brightness of the central maximum of the diffraction pattern?

Width of central maximum: increases; Brightness of central maximum: increases

Width of central maximum: increases; Brightness of central maximum: decreases

Width of central maximum: decreases; Brightness of central maximum: increases

Width of central maximum: decreases; Brightness of central maximum: decreases

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