Light of wavelength 427 nm illuminates a round 0.2-mm diameter hole. A screen is placed 7.6 m behind the slit. What is the diameter of the central bright area on the screen in millimeters? Give the answer with no decimal places please.

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Light of wavelength 427 nm illuminates a round 0.2-mm diameter hole. A screen is placed 7.6 m behind the slit. What is the diameter of the central bright area on the
screen in millimeters? Give the answer with no decimal places please.
Transcribed Image Text:Light of wavelength 427 nm illuminates a round 0.2-mm diameter hole. A screen is placed 7.6 m behind the slit. What is the diameter of the central bright area on the screen in millimeters? Give the answer with no decimal places please.
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