Laser Light Sent Through a Double Slit Produces an Interference $\degree$

question 69

Multiple Choice

Laser light sent through a double slit produces an interference patter on a screen 3.00 m from the slits.If the second order maximum occurs at an angle of 12.0 $\degree$ ,at what angle does the eighth order maximum occur?

• A)No eighth order maximum occurs.
• B)48.0 \(\degree\)
• C)56.3 \(\degree\)
• D)Not enough information is given.

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Definitions:

D-Aldopentose

A type of aldose sugar with five carbon atoms and has the D-configuration, which relates to the configuration of the hydroxyl group on the last asymmetric carbon atom.

Kiliani-Fischer

A chemical synthesis method used to elongate the carbon chain of sugars.

Aldohexoses

A class of monosaccharides that contain six carbon atoms and an aldehyde functional group.

Epimeric

Describes diastereomers that differ in configuration at only one stereogenic center.