Consider two diffraction gratings with the same slit separation, the only differ
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Question
Consider two diffraction gratings with the same slit separation, the only difference being that one grating has 3 slits and the other 4 slits. If both gratings are illuminated with a beam of the same monochromatic light, make a statement concerning the separation between the orders.A) Both gratings produce the same separation between orders, but the orders are better defined with the 4-slit grating.
B) The grating with 3 slits produces the greater separation between orders.
C) The grating with 4 slits produces the greater separation between orders.
D) Both gratings produce the same separation between orders, but the orders are better defined
with the 3-slit grating..
Explanation / Answer
Both gratings produce the same separation between orders, but the orders are better defined with the 4- slit grating.