In a single-slit diffraction experiment, the width of the slit through which light passes is reduced. What happens to the central bright fringe?
A) It stays the same.
B) It becomes narrower.
C) It becomes wider.
D) We must know the wavelength of the light to answer.

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When the width of the slit is reduced, the diffraction effect becomes more pronounced, causing the central bright fringe to become wider.

In a Single-Slit Diffraction Experiment, the Width of the Slit