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Numerical - JEE Exam

  • Single Slit Diffraction

    • Use the formula $$W=\frac{2\lambda L}{a}$$ to find the the width of the central bright fringe.
  • Circular Aperture Diffraction

    • Use the formula $$r=\frac{1.22\times\lambda L}{D}$$ to find the radius of the first dark ring.

Numerical- CBSE Board Exam

  • Single Slit Diffraction

    • Use the formula $$\theta=\frac{\lambda}{a}$$ to find the the angular width of the central bright fringe.
  • Circular Aperture Diffraction

    • Use the formula $$r=\frac{1.22\times\lambda L}{D}$$ to find the radius of the first dark ring.