Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · The diffraction grating

The diffraction grating — practice question

A diffraction grating and a screen are used to find the single wavelength $\lambda$ of the light emitted by a source. Which feature is essential in this experiment?

  • AA curved screen must be used.
  • BThe diffraction angle $\theta$ must be measured for at least two interference maxima.
  • CThe light waves incident on the grating must be coherent.
  • DThe third order intensity maximum must be produced.

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