Width of slit and distance between adjacent maxima

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A laser with a wavelength of 560 nm creates an interference pattern on a screen 3.0 m away, with the central maximum measuring 5.0 cm in width. The calculated width of the slit is 6.7 x 10^-5 m using the equation λ = wL/delta y. To find the distance between adjacent maxima, it's suggested to use the equation relating intensity and angle for a single slit. Understanding the properties of the sinc function can simplify this calculation. This approach should aid in determining the distance between adjacent maxima effectively.
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A laser emitting light with a wavelength of 560 nm is directed at a single slit, producing an interference pattern on a screen that is 3.0 m away. The central maximum is 5.0 cm wide.

determine the width of the slit and the distance between adjacent maxima.

attempt

i used this equation:

\lambda = w L / delta y

i got 6.7 X 10 ^-5 m for the width of the slit

what I'm unsure of is the distance of the adjacent maxima, I'm not even sure where to begin
 
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You should use the equation that links the intensity and the angle for a single slit.
It is easy to maximize if you know some of the basic properties of the sinc function.

Hope it helps!
 
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