In the equation $\phi$ = (2 $\pi$a/$\lambda$) sin $\theta$for single-slit diffraction, $\phi$ 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 the context of single-slit diffraction, F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 represents the phase angle between the extreme rays.

In the Equation ϕ\phiϕ = (2 π\piπ A λ\lambdaλ ) Sin θ\thetaθ For Single-Slit Diffraction

In the Equation $\phi$ = (2 $\pi$ A $\lambda$ ) Sin $\theta$ For Single-Slit Diffraction