$A$ slit of width $a$ is illuminated by red light of wavelength $6500 \, \mathring{A}$. The first minimum will fall at $\theta = 30^{\circ}$ if $a$ is equal to:

  • A
    $3250 \, \mathring{A}$
  • B
    $6.5 \times 10^{-4} \, \text{mm}$
  • C
    $1.3 \, \mu\text{m}$
  • D
    $2.6 \times 10^{-4} \, \text{cm}$

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