In an initial single-slit diffraction experiment

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Problem

In an initial single-slit diffraction experiment, light of wavelength λ\lambda passes through a slit of width aa, producing an angular separation θ1\theta_1 between the central maximum and the first minimum. In a second setup, the wavelength is increased to 1.2λ1.2\lambda and the slit width is reduced to 0.60a0.60a. Determine the ratio θ2/θ1\theta_2/\theta_1 for the new arrangement, and state whether the central maximum becomes wider or narrower.

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