What Is the Highest Order Maximum That Is Possible When

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the highest order maximum that is possible when using a grating with 600 slits per mm for a wavelength of 700 nm?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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Definitions:

Olfactory Nerve

The first cranial nerve responsible for the sense of smell, transmitting sensory information from the nose to the brain.

Sacral Plexus

A network of nerves originating from the lower spine, providing motor and sensory nerves for the pelvis, buttocks, genitals, thighs, calves, and feet.

Sciatic Nerve

The largest nerve in the body, running from the lower back through the buttocks and down the legs, providing sensory and motor function.

Reflex Arc

A reflex arc is the neural pathway that controls a reflex action, typically consisting of a sensory neuron, a motor neuron, and sometimes one or more interneurons.