College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 24 - Physical Optics: The Wave of Nature of Light - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 839: 1

Answer

The maxima angles are $\theta=sin^{-1}\frac{nV}{d}$, where V is the wavelength. As d decreases, $\theta$ increases, thus the pattern spreads out.

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The maxima angles are $\theta=sin^{-1}\frac{nV}{d}$, where V is the wavelength. As d decreases, $\theta$ increases, thus the pattern spreads out.
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