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The ratio of intensities in consecutive maxima in a diffraction pattern due to a single slit is
PhysicsWave OpticsJEE Main
Options:
  • A 1 : 2 : 3
  • B 1 : 4 : 9
  • C 1 :2π2 :3π2
  • D 1:49π2 :425π2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1:49π2 :425π2
I=I0sinαα2and α=0,3π2,5π2, , for maxima

The ratio of Intensities of successive maxima is

1 :23π2 :25π2 or 1 : 49π2 :425π2

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