Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · The diffraction grating

The diffraction grating — practice question

A diffraction grating with line spacing $d$ is illuminated by monochromatic light of frequency $f$. The speed of light is $c$. Which expression may be used to find the greatest order of intensity maximum formed by the grating?

  • A$n = \dfrac{d}{cf}$
  • B$n = \dfrac{df}{c}$
  • C$n = \dfrac{dc}{f}$
  • D$n = \dfrac{c}{df}$

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