Single-Slit Diffraction: Light of wavelength 687 nm passes through a single slit that is 0.75 mm wide. At what distance from the slit should a screen be placed so that the second dark fringe in the diffraction pattern is to be 1.7 mm from the center of the pattern?

A. 0.39 m
B. 0.93 m
C. 1.1 m
D. 1.5 m
E. 1.9 m


Answer: B

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