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Intensity of the single slit central maximum when the slit width is doubled

The same question, asked 2 times: 9 May 2024 S1, 14 May 2024 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    9 May 2024 S1

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    In a single slit experiment, the width of the slit is doubled. Which one of the following statements is correct?

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  2. Question 2

    14 May 2024 S1

    9
    If I0I_0 is the intensity of the principal maximum in the single slit diffraction pattern, then what will be the intensity when the slit width is doubled?

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