In a single slit diffraction pattern, identify the incorrect statement from the following

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In a single slit diffraction pattern, the central maximum has an angular width of 2 a , whereas the secondary maxima have an angular width of a . Thus, the fringes have unequal widths. The intensity of the central maximum is maximum, and the intensity of the successive secondary maxima decreases rapidly (approximately I₀ 22 , I₀ 61 , etc.). Thus, the fringes have unequal intensities. Therefore, the statement that the fringes have equal width and equal intensity is incorrect. Answer: The fringes have equal width and