$A$ slit of width $d$ is illuminated by light of wavelength $\lambda$. The angular width of the central maximum is:

  • A
    $\frac{d}{\lambda}$
  • B
    $\frac{\lambda}{d}$
  • C
    $\frac{2\lambda}{d}$
  • D
    $\frac{2d}{\lambda}$

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