If $\lambda = 6000 \, \mathring{A}$ and $a = 18 \times 10^{-5} \, \text{cm}$,find the angular width of the central maximum in degrees $(^\circ)$.

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $40$
  • C
    $30$
  • D
    $260$

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