Problem 10: Suppose the first-order maximum for monochromatic light falling on a double slit is at an angle of 7.5°. Randomized Variables Omax, 1= 7.5° Part (a) At what angle (in degrees) is the second-order maximum? Omax 2 = Part (b) What is the angle (in degrees) of the first minimum? Omin, 1 =

Problem 10: Suppose the first-order maximum for monochromatic light falling on a double slit is at an angle of 7.5°. Randomized Variables Omax, 1= 7.5° Part (a) At what angle (in degrees) is the second-order maximum? Omax 2 = Part (b) What is the angle (in degrees) of the first minimum? Omin, 1 =

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Problem 10: Suppose the first-order maximum for monochromatic light falling on a double slit is at an angle of 7.5°.
Randomized Variables
Omax 1= 7.5°
Part (a) At what angle (in degrees) is the second-order maximum?
Omax 2 =
Part (b) What is the angle (in degrees) of the first minimum?
Omin, 1=

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