In a single slit diffraction experiment, how does the angle to the first dark fringe depend on the wavelength of the light used?
A. The angle increases as the wavelength increases.
B. The angle decreases as the wavelength increases.
C. The angle increases as the wavelength decreases.
D. The angle does not depend on the wavelength of the light.
Ans: A. The angle increases as the wavelength increases.
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