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In single slit diffraction pattern, why is intensity of secondary maximum less than the intensity of central maximum ? |
Answer» The central maximum is due to constructive interference of secondary wavelets from all parts of the slit. With increase in `n` (order of spectrum), the wavelets from lesser and lesser parts of the slit produce constructive interferecne to form secondary maxima. That is why the intensity decreaes. | |