Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 36 - Diffraction - Problems - Page 1109: 12c

Answer

$\theta =15.2^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

We know the slit width from part 12a. We can use the given values and set $m=1$ in equation (36-3) and solve for the angle, $\theta$; $\alpha \sin \theta = m \lambda $ where $m=1,2,3,....$ (minima) Therefore; $\theta = \arcsin( m \lambda / \alpha)$ $\theta = \arcsin( 1* 610nm /2330nm )$ $\theta =15.2^{\circ}$
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