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7 February, 00:55

A diffraction grating produces a first-order maximum at an angle of 10 degree. What is the angle of the third order maximum?

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  1. 7 February, 01:15
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    For first order maxima, the angle Φ

    Φ in radian = 1.5 λ / a

    For third order maxima, the angle in radian

    = 3.5 λ / a

    Hence angle becomes 3.5/1.5 times in radian and therefore also in degree

    Hence angle required is 10 x 3.5/1.5 degree or 23.33 degree.
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