In a single slit diffraction experiment, the width of the slit is reduced. What happens to the linear width of the principal maxima?

  • A
    decreases but becomes less bright
  • B
    increases but becomes less bright
  • C
    decreases but becomes more bright
  • D
    increases but becomes more bright

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