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1.	A diffraction pattern is obtained with a straight edge using light of wavelength 5500 Å. The separation between the edge and the source is 15 cm while that between the edge and the eyepiece is 3 m. What is the position of the first maximum?
A.	1.01 cm
B.	2.03 cm
C.	0.46 cm
D.	1.56 cm
Answer» B. 2.03 cm

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