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OSWALD

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A single-slit diffraction pattern is formed on a distant screen. Assuming the angles involved are small, by what factor will the width of the central bright spot on the screen change if the distance from the slit to the screen is doubled?
 
  A)
 
  It will be cut to one-quarter its original size.
  B)
 
  It will be cut in half.
  C)
 
  It will double.
  D)
 
  It will become four times as large.
  E)
 
  It will become eight times as large.

Question 2

If no net external force acts on a system, the total momentum of the system is a conserved quantity.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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verrinzo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


OSWALD

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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