In a diffraction pattern due to a single slit of width $a$,the first minimum is observed at an angle $30^{\circ}$ when light of wavelength $5000 \; \mathring{A}$ is incident on the slit. The first secondary maximum is observed at an angle of

  • A
    $sin^{-1} \left( \frac{2}{3} \right)$
  • B
    $sin^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)$
  • C
    $sin^{-1} \left( \frac{3}{4} \right)$
  • D
    $sin^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{4} \right)$

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Which of the following are true for a single slit diffraction?
$(A)$ Width of central maxima increases with increase in wavelength keeping slit width constant.
$(B)$ Width of central maxima increases with decrease in wavelength keeping slit width constant.
$(C)$ Width of central maxima increases with decrease in slit width at constant wavelength.
$(D)$ Width of central maxima increases with increase in slit width at constant wavelength.
$(E)$ Brightness of central maxima increases for decrease in wavelength at constant slit width.

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