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Diffraction — Quiz

Question 9 • Physics

Which is the constructive interference formula for diffraction grating problems?

Answer
A
d sin theta is equal to n lambda
B
d cos theta is equal to open paren n plus 1 half close paren times lambda
C
d sin theta is equal to open paren n plus 1 half close paren times lambda
D
d cos theta is equal to n lambda

Explanation

For a diffraction grating, constructive interference (bright maxima) occurs when the path difference between light from neighboring slits is an integer multiple of the wavelength: d sin θ = nλ. Here d is the slit spacing and n is an integer order, so the matching choice is “d sin theta is equal to n lambda.”

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