Determine the angular separation between the central maximum and the first-order maxima of the diffraction pattern due to a single slit of width $0.25\, mm$ when light of wavelength $5890\,\mathring{A}$ is incident on it.

  • A
    $3.534\times10^{-3}\, rad$
  • B
    $2.35\times10^{-3}\, rad$
  • C
    $1.47\times10^{-4}\, rad$
  • D
    $15.8\times10^{-3}\, rad$

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