Light of wavelength $5000 \, \mathring{A}$ is incident on a single slit such that the angular position of the first minima is $30^\circ$. The width of the slit is:

  • A
    $10^{-3} \, cm$
  • B
    $10^{-4} \, cm$
  • C
    $10^{-5} \, cm$
  • D
    $10^{-2} \, cm$

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