In What Way is Diffraction from Each Slit Related to the Interference Pattern in a Double-slit Experiment? - Physics

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In what way is diffraction from each slit related to the interference pattern in a double-slit experiment?

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The interference pattern in a double-slit experiment is modulated by diffraction from each slit. The pattern is the result of the interference of the diffracted wave from each slit.

Concept: Diffraction - The Single Slit

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