48. The first-order principle maximum produced by a grating is located at an angle of

= 18.0°. What is the angle for the third-order maximum with the same light?

 

For a diffraction grating the condition for bright spots is given by

 

 

and

Divide the two equations

 

 

 

 

 

 

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