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Wavelength of X-rays falling at glancing angle of 30? on a crystal with atmic spacing 2 x 10^-10 for the fist order diffraction is________________?

Correct answer: B. 2 x 10^-10 m

  • A. 4 x 10^-10 m
  • B. 2 x 10^-10 m
  • C. 0.02 x 10^-10m
  • D. 20 x 10^-10m

Explanation

Using Bragg's law, 2d sin θ = nλ. For d = 2 x 10^-10 m, θ = 30° and first order n = 1, λ = 2 x 2 x 10^-10 m x sin 30° / 1 = 2 x 10^-10 m. Students may choose a by omitting the sin 30° factor and obtaining 4 x 10^-10 m.

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