Rectangular Slit Diffraction Pattern
Monochromatic light passes through a rectangular slit of width a and height b (where a < b), producing a diffraction pattern. How does this pattern differ from the one produced by a square aperture of side length a?
A
The pattern has equal spacing in both directions
B
The pattern is more spread out vertically than horizontally
C
The pattern shows circular symmetry
D
The pattern is more spread out horizontally than vertically
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