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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 11 · Question 29

9702The diffraction grating

Monochromatic light of frequency f is incident on a diffraction grating of line spacing d. The speed of light is c. Which expression can be used to determine the highest order of intensity maximum produced by the grating?

  1. An = cf/d
  2. Bn = c/(df)
  3. Cn = f/(dc)
  4. Dn = df/c

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Correct answer: B. n = c/(df)

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