STANDARDPhysics-Wave Optics
STANDARD Physics Fraunhofer Diffraction MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
In a Fraunhofer diffraction at single slit of width d with incident light of wavelength 5500 Å, the first minimum is observed, at angle 30°. The first secondary maximum is observed at an angle θ =
A
sin⁻¹(1/√2)
B
sin⁻¹(1/4)
C
sin⁻¹(3/4)
D
sin⁻¹(√3/2)
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
For the first secondary maximum in a single-slit diffraction pattern, the condition is d sin θ = 3λ/2. Given λ = 5500 Å = 5.5 x 10⁻⁷ m and θₙ = 30°, we find sin θₙ = 3/4, so θₙ = sin⁻¹(3/4).
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