A helium-neon laser (l = 632.8 nm) is used to calibrate a diffraction grating. If the first-order maximum occurs at 20.5°, what is the line spacing, d?

a. 1.81 × 10^-6 m
b. 1.00 × 10^-5 m
c. 1.00 × 10^-4 m
d. 1.31 × 10^-6 m
e. 6.76 × 10^-7 m


A

Physics & Space Science

You might also like to view...

Suppose reaction A involves the breaking of bonds and 75 J of energy, reaction B involves the breaking of bonds and 40 J of energy, and reaction C involves the making of bonds and 125 J of energy

What is the overall A + B + C reaction energy? Is this an exothermic or an endothermic reaction? Explain.

Physics & Space Science

The energy released in both fission and fusion is mainly in the form of

A) kinetic energy of fragments. B) alpha radiation. C) beta radiation. D) gamma radiation. E) none of the above

Physics & Space Science

When a force is called a "normal" force, it is

A. the usual force expected given the arrangement of a system. B. a force that is perpendicular to the surface of the Earth at any given location. C. a force that is always vertical. D. a contact force perpendicular to the contact surfaces between two solid objects. E. the net force acting on a system.

Physics & Space Science

The photosphere is about 100 times the diameter of the Earth

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Physics & Space Science