If the Fifth Order Minimum in the Diffraction Pattern of a Thin

question 26

Multiple Choice

If the fifth order minimum in the diffraction pattern of a thin slit is at 40° from the central maximum,what is the highest order minimum in the pattern?

• A) 6
• B) 11
• C) 8
• D) 7
• E) 9

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Definitions:

REM

Rapid Eye Movement, a sleep phase characterized by eye movement, increased brain activity, and vivid dreaming.

N3

N3, or Stage 3 NREM sleep, is the deepest stage of non-rapid eye movement sleep, characterized by delta waves and significant physiological changes in the body.

Sleep Spindles

Sudden bursts of oscillatory brain activity observed during stage 2 of sleep, believed to play a role in memory consolidation and learning.

REM

Rapid Eye Movement, a phase of sleep characterized by quick movements of the eyes, increased respiration rate, and vivid dreams.