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Cambridge AS & A Level Physics

8.4The diffraction grating

The diffraction grating in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 8.4.1Recall and use d sin θ = nλ.
  2. 8.4.2Describe how a diffraction grating is used to find the wavelength of light.

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  • The diffraction grating and measuring wavelength

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The diffraction grating: sample question

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A grating has 250 lines per millimetre. What is its grating spacing?

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