Using the expression $2 d \sin \theta = \lambda$,one calculates the values of $d$ by measuring the corresponding angles $\theta$ in the range $0^{\circ}$ to $90^{\circ}$. The wavelength $\lambda$ is exactly known and the error in $\theta$ is constant for all values of $\theta$. As $\theta$ increases from $0^{\circ}$:

  • A
    the absolute error in $d$ remains constant.
  • B
    the absolute error in $d$ increases.
  • C
    the fractional error in $d$ remains constant.
  • D
    the fractional error in $d$ decreases.

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