Monochromatic light (light with only one wavelength, with λ = 550 nm) is incident onto a single slit. The figure shows the intensity of light as a function of angle for the light exiting the slit. The scale on the horizontal axis is in steps (multiples) of 0o = 0.24 degrees. The maximum of the graph corresponds to the central maximum (undeflected light). Based on this information and observing the graph, what is the width (diameter) of the slit? D= mm What would the diffraction angle be if this width is increased by a factor of 2? 0= degrees

Monochromatic light (light with only one wavelength, with λ = 550 nm) is incident onto a single slit. The figure shows the intensity of light as a function of angle for the light exiting the slit. The scale on the horizontal axis is in steps (multiples) of 0o = 0.24 degrees. The maximum of the graph corresponds to the central maximum (undeflected light). Based on this information and observing the graph, what is the width (diameter) of the slit? D= mm What would the diffraction angle be if this width is increased by a factor of 2? 0= degrees

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