Light of wavelength $5000 \, \mathring{A}$ is incident on a single slit such that the first minima is formed at a distance $5 \, mm$ from the centre. If the screen is placed $2 \, m$ away,then find the width of the slit in $mm$.

  • A
    $0.2$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $0.4$
  • D
    $4$

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