NEET UG PHYSICS MCQ: WAVE OPTICS

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A diffraction pattern is obtained using a beam of red light. What happens if the red light is replaced by blue light

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Correct option: B

Diffraction bands become narrower and crowded together

Option B (Diffraction bands become narrower and crowded together) is correct because blue light has a shorter wavelength than red light, leading to smaller diffraction angles.

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