The width of the central maximum diffraction pattern produced by a single slit will increase when
A) the slit width decreases.
B) the slit width increases.
C) the wavelength decreases.
D) None of the previous answers is correct.

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The width of the central maximum in a single-slit diffraction pattern is inversely proportional to the slit width. Therefore, decreasing the slit width increases the width of the central maximum.

The Width of the Central Maximum Diffraction Pattern Produced by a Single