A narrow slit is illuminated with sodium yellow light of wavelength 589 nm. If the central maximum extends to ±30.0°, how wide is the slit?
A)0.500 mm
B)2.20 × 10−6 m
C)3.33 × 10−5 m
D)1.18 μm
E)5.89 μm

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The Answer of A narrow slit is illuminated with sodium yellow light of wavelength 589 nm. If the central maximum extends to ±30.0°, how wide is the slit?
A)0.500 mm
B)2.20 × 10−6 m
C)3.33 × 10−5 m
D)1.18 μm
E)5.89 μm

A Narrow Slit Is Illuminated with Sodium Yellow Light of Wavelength