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      Pick out the correct statements

a
diffraction is exhibited by all electromagnetic waves but not by mechanical waves
b
diffraction cannot be observed with a plane polarized light
c
the limit of resolution of a microscope decreases with increase in the wavelength of light used
d
the width of central maximum in the diffraction pattern due to single slit increases as wavelength increases

detailed solution

Correct option is D

single slit diffraction pattern fringe width for central maxima is   2λa

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