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12 August, 00:04

600-nm light is incident on a diffraction grating with a ruling separation of 1.7 10 m. The second order line occurs at a diffraction angle of: 42 45° 21° 10°

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  1. 12 August, 00:19
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    45°

    Explanation:

    λ = 600 nm = 600 x 10^-9 m

    d = 1.7 x 10^-6 m

    For second order, N = 2

    Use the equation

    d Sinθ = N λ

    1.7 x 10^-6 x Sinθ = 2 x 600 x 10^-9

    Sinθ = 0.706

    θ = 45°

    Thus, the angle of diffraction is 45°.
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