Consider the diffraction pattern obtained from the sunlight incident

Question:

Consider the diffraction pattern obtained from the sunlight incident on a pinhole of diameter $0.1 \mu \mathrm{m}$. If the diameter of the pinhole is slightly increased, it will affect the diffraction pattern such that:

  1. its size decreases, but intensity increases

  2. its size increases, but intensity decreases

  3. its size increases, and intensity increases

  4. its size decreases, and intensity decreases


Correct Option: 1

Solution:

(1)

$\operatorname{Sin} \theta=\frac{1.22 \lambda}{D}$

If $D$ is increased, then $\sin \theta$ will decreased

$\therefore$ size of circular fringe will decrease but intensity increases

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