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For better results, actual spectrometer makes use of?

Correct answer: B. Diffraction grating

  • A. Capacitors
  • B. Diffraction grating
  • C. Mica window
  • D. Polarizers

Explanation

Diffraction gratings are widely used in spectrometers to disperse light into its constituent wavelengths. They consist of a surface with many closely spaced parallel grooves that cause light to diffract, separating it into its spectral components. This allows for the analysis of different wavelengths present in a light source. So, option B is correct.

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