Diffraction Gratings: Monochromatic light of wavelength 500 nm is incident normally on a diffraction grating. If the third-order maximum of the diffraction pattern is observed at 32.0°, what is the total number of maxima can be seen?

A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 11
E. 8


Answer: D

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What will be an ideal response?

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