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(a)
The intensity at given angular positions from the fringe.
(a)
Answer to Problem 52PQ
The intensity at
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for angular location of particular maximum.
Here,
Write the expression for intensity at any point on the screen due to single slit diffraction.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the intensity at
(b)
The intensity at given angular positions from the fringe.
(b)
Answer to Problem 52PQ
The intensity at
Explanation of Solution
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the intensity at
(c)
The intensity at given angular positions from the fringe.
(c)
Answer to Problem 52PQ
The intensity at
Explanation of Solution
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the intensity at
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