Light passing through a double slit with separation d = 2.42x10-5 m
creates its second maximum (m = 2)
at an angle of 2.74 deg. What is the
wavelength of the light, IN
NANOMETERS?
(Hint: The answer will be between 400 and
700.) (Unit = nm)

Sawyer is studying diffraction. he draws a diagram of a plane wave to show how light waves travel. which best describes sawyer’s error? the wave fronts should be perpendicular to the direction in which the waves move. the arrow showing the direction of movement of the waves should be pointing to the left. the arrow showing the direction of movement of the waves should be pointing downward. the wave fronts should be both parallel and perpendicular to the direction in which the waves move.