In Young's double slit experiment, two slits are illuminated with light of wavelength $\lambda$. The line joining $A_1P$ is perpendicular to $A_1A_2$. If the first minimum is detected at $P$, the value of slit separation '$a$' will be (where $D$ is the distance between the source and the screen):

  • A
    $\lambda D$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\lambda D}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\frac{\lambda}{D}}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{\frac{D}{\lambda}}$

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