Virtual Labs

In a Fraunhofer diffraction experiment, what does the order (k) in the formulas refer to?

a: The number of diffracting objects used Explanation

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b: The color of the light source Explanation

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c: The specific type of material used for the aperture Explanation

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d: The location of a particular bright or dark fringe relative to the central maximum Explanation

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A single slit diffracts white light. Which of the following colors will deviate the most from the straight-through direction?

a: Red (Correct - Longer wavelengths diffract more) Explanation

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b: Green Explanation

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c: Blue Explanation

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d: All colors will diffract the same amount Explanation

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Measurement of wavelength of a laser (He-Ne) light using single-slit diffraction