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In a single slit diffraction experiment, the width of the slit is reduced to half its original width. How would this affect the size and intensity of the central maximum?

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Chapter24: Wave Optics

Section24.2: Young's Double·Siit Experiment

Problem 24.2QQ: if the distance between the slits is doubled in Youngs experiment, what happens to the width of the...

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The word "constructive" signifies addition in interference. Constructive interference occurs when the path of the waves that start from the slit differs by 1 entire wavelength or in the intervals of the same. Hence, the waves that are presented on the screen are in phase (crest to crest/trough to trough). The waves interfering constructively forms bright fringes on the screen.

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