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Single-Slit Diffraction First Minimum

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In a single-slit diffraction experiment, the intensity at a point on the screen is determined by the interference of wavelets from different parts of the slit. At the first minimum of the diffraction pattern, which statement about these wavelets is correct?

A

Half interfere constructively, half destructively

B

They constructively interfere completely

C

They are all in phase with each other

D

They destructively interfere completely

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