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If the width of the slit used in single slit Fraunhoffer diffraction is increased then the intensity of the central bright fringe

a
increases
b
decreases
c
remains same
d
becomes zero

detailed solution

Correct option is A

With the increase in slit opening, the central bright area decreases, hence the intensity increases.

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