When the slit width is doubled,what happens to the width of the central maximum in the diffraction pattern?
A) nothing
B) it doubles
C) it halves
D) it quadruples
E) it quarters

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

When the Slit Width Is Doubled,what Happens to the Width