In the case of Fraunhofer diffraction at a single slit,which of the following statements correctly describes the diffraction pattern on the screen?

  • A
    Central bright band having alternate dark and bright bands of decreasing intensity on either side.
  • B
    Central dark band having uniform brightness on either side.
  • C
    Central bright band having dark bands on either side.
  • D
    Central dark band having alternate dark and bright bands of decreasing intensity on either side.

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