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The first diffraction minimum due to the single slit diffraction is seen at θ=30° for a light of wavelength 5000 Å falling perpendicularly on the…

JEE Main 2012 — Physics Optics

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The first diffraction minimum due to the single slit diffraction is seen at θ=30∘\theta=30^{\circ}θ=30∘ for a light of wavelength 5000A˚5000 Å5000A˚ falling perpendicularly on the slit. The width of the slit is

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Held on 12 May 2012 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    2.5×10−5 cm2.5 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~cm}2.5×10−5 cm

  2. B

    1.25×10−5 cm1.25 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~cm}1.25×10−5 cm

  3. C

    10×10−5 cm10 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~cm}10×10−5 cm

  4. D

    5×10−5 cm5 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~cm}5×10−5 cm

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