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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The equation given is a representation of the condition for the first minimum in single-slit diffraction, where $\sin(\theta) = \frac{\lambda}{a}$. The angle $\theta$ in this context is the angle to the first minimum from the central maximum.

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 Angle to Diffraction

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