Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 36 - Diffraction - Questions - Page 1108: 8a

Answer

increase

Work Step by Step

This is a diffraction grating, so we can look at equation (36-31) to see how the wavelength affects $\Delta \lambda$.; $$R=\frac{\lambda_{avg}}{\Delta \lambda}$$ If the resolving power, R, remains constant, then as the wavelength, $\lambda$, increases, the difference in wavelength, $\Delta \lambda$, must also increase.
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