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Published on: September 12, 2026
In a single slit diffraction pattern, a light of wavelength 
is used. The distance between the first and third minima in the diffraction pattern is found to be 
when the screen in placed 
away from slits. Thewidth of the slit is____ 
.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
2
(2) For 
minima
( 
is small so 
is small, hence 
)
Position of 
minima 
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