Chapter 9.2 Flashcards
1
Q
Equation for finding path difference between two waves in single slit interference
A
path difference = 0.5bsinθ
b = width of aperture
2
Q
Equation for finding the angle of minimum points in single slit interference
A
bsinθ = nλ, n = 1, 2, 3,…
3
Q
How does the angular width of the central maximums in single slit diffraction change as the slit width increases?
A
As slit width increases angular width decreases
