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Physics Question on Wave optics

Which one of the following figures correctly depicts the intensity distribution for Fraunhofer diffraction due to a single slit? Here, x denotes the distance from the centre of the central fringe and I denotes the intensity.

A

figures correctly depicts the intensity distribution for Fraunhofer diffraction due to a single slit

B

figures correctly depicts the intensity distribution for Fraunhofer diffraction due to a single slit

C

figures correctly depicts the intensity distribution for Fraunhofer diffraction due to a single slit

D

figures correctly depicts the intensity distribution for Fraunhofer diffraction due to a single slit

Answer

figures correctly depicts the intensity distribution for Fraunhofer diffraction due to a single slit

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is (C) : figures correctly depicts the intensity distribution for Fraunhofer diffraction due to a single slit