In a diffraction pattern due to a single slit of width 
, the first minimum is observed at an angle 
when light of wavelength 
is incident on the slit. The first secondary maximum is observed at an angle of
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Let first secondary maximum occur at angle 
.
and for maxima and 
Substituting the value of 
in Eq. (i), we get
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