Q45 / 107 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Physics · Wave Optics

Yellow light is used in a single slit diffraction experiment with slit width of 0.6 mm. If yellow light is replaced by X-rays, then the observed pattern will reveal,

  • A
    that the central maximum is narrower
  • B
    more number of fringes
  • C
    less number of fringes
  • Correct answer
    D
    no diffraction pattern

Solution

For diffraction pattern to be observed, the dimension of slit should be comparable to the wave length of light. In other words, diffraction is obtained when the slit width is of the order of wavelength of light (or any electromagnetic wave) used. Here, wavelength of X-rays  (1−100  Å)< <slit width (0.6 mm). Therefore, no diffraction pattern will be observed.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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