Light of wavelength strikes a grating with lines per millimeter

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

Light of wavelength 550 nm550\,\text{nm} strikes a grating with 600600 lines per millimeter. What is the angle, measured from the central maximum, at which the first-order bright fringe appears? (a) 34∘34^{\circ} (b) 19∘19^{\circ} (c) 42∘42^{\circ} (d) 12∘12^{\circ}

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