X-Ray Diffraction: Certain planes of a crystal of halite have a spacing of 0.399 nm. The crystal is irradiated by a beam of x-rays. First order constructive interference occurs when the beam makes an angle of 20° with the planes of the crystal surface. What is the wavelength of the x-rays?
A. 0.14 nm
B. 0.17 nm
C. 0.21 nm
D. 0.24 nm
E. 0.27 nm
Answer: E
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