To Obtain Greater Dispersion by a Diffraction Grating

question 12

Multiple Choice

To obtain greater dispersion by a diffraction grating:

• A)the slit width should be increased
• B)the slit width should be decreased
• C)the slit separation should be increased
• D)the slit separation should be decreased
• E)more slits with the same width and separation should be added to the system

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Definitions:

Calvin-Benson Cycle

A series of biochemical reactions taking place in the stroma of chloroplasts in photosynthetic organisms, pivotal in converting carbon dioxide into glucose.

Cyclic Pathway

A series of biochemical reactions that return to the starting point, recycling intermediates and driving cellular processes.

Noncyclic Reactions

A phase of photosynthesis that involves a linear electron flow resulting in the production of oxygen, ATP, and NADPH as opposed to cyclic reactions where only ATP is produced.

Carbon Fixation

The process by which inorganic carbon (carbon dioxide) is converted into organic compounds by living organisms, primarily during photosynthesis.