Multiple Choice
When light of wavelength 700 nm is used in a single-slit diffraction pattern, the central maximum has a width of 3.5 cm. When the light source is replaced by one of wavelength 500 nm, what central width will result? Assume small angles.
A) 3.5 cm
B) 3.0 cm
C) 2.5 cm
D) 4.9 cm
E) 4.0 cm
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