In a single-slit Fraunhofer diffraction experiment, the slit width is reduced to half while the incident wave amplitude per unit slit width remains unchanged. Which statement correctly describes the new central diffraction pattern?

Options

• Option A

  The central width becomes half and peak intensity doubles

• Option B

  The central width doubles and peak intensity becomes one-fourth

• Option C

  The central width doubles and peak intensity remains unchanged

• Option D

  The central width remains unchanged and peak intensity becomes half