In the equation sin$\theta$ = $\lambda$/a for single-slit diffraction, $\theta$is:
A) the angle to the first minimum
B) the angle to the second maximum
C) the phase angle between the extreme rays
D) N $\pi$where N is an integer
E) (N + 1/2) $\pi$ where N is an integer

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In single-slit diffraction, the angle θ corresponds to the angle to the first minimum, where the path difference leads to destructive interference.

In the Equation Sin θ\thetaθ = λ\lambdaλ /A for Single-Slit Diffraction θ\thetaθ Is: A) the Angle to the First Minimum B) the Diffraction

In the Equation Sin $\theta$ = $\lambda$ /A for Single-Slit Diffraction $\theta$ Is:
A) the Angle to the First Minimum
B) the Diffraction