The first minima due to a single slit diffraction is at $\theta = 30^o$ for a light of wavelength $5000 \, \mathring{A}$. The width of the slit is

  • A
    $5 \times 10^{-5} \, cm$
  • B
    $1.0 \times 10^{-4} \, cm$
  • C
    $2.5 \times 10^{-5} \, cm$
  • D
    $1.25 \times 10^{-5} \, cm$

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