$A$ parallel monochromatic beam of light is incident normally on a narrow slit. $A$ diffraction pattern is formed on a screen placed perpendicular to the direction of the incident beam. At the first secondary maximum of the diffraction pattern,the phase difference between the rays coming from the edges of the slit is

  • A
    $\frac{\pi}{4}$
  • B
    $\pi$
  • C
    $\frac{\pi}{2}$
  • D
    $3 \pi$

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