In Fraunhofer diffraction wave front used is __________. A. Spherical B. Circular C. Plane D. Conical 71.In diffraction pattern of monochromatic light the bright bands formed  are __________.
A. of uniform intensity  
B. of non-uniform intensity
C. of uniform width
D. is of different colors

1 Answer

Answer :

A. of uniform intensity

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