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Chapter 28 Problem 91GP

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Problem 91GP

IP Figure 28–39 shows a single-slit diffraction pattern formed by light passing through a slit of width W = 11.2 μm 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 28–39 be greater than or less than 15.2 cm? Explain.

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From the textbook chapter Physical Optics: Interference and Diffraction you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

IP Figure 28–39 shows a single-slit diffraction pattern

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