When an X-ray beam with a wavelength of 126.5 pm is incident on a metal crystal, it produces a peak in the X-ray spectrum at 31.2°. Assuming n 1, determine the separation between layers of atoms (in pm) that gives rise to this peak. Report your answer to 1 decimal place.

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When an X-ray beam with a wavelength of 126.5 pm is incident on a metal crystal, it produces a
peak in the X-ray spectrum at 31.2°. Assuming n = 1, determine the separation between layers of
atoms (in pm) that gives rise to this peak.
Report your answer to 1 decimal place.
Transcribed Image Text:When an X-ray beam with a wavelength of 126.5 pm is incident on a metal crystal, it produces a peak in the X-ray spectrum at 31.2°. Assuming n = 1, determine the separation between layers of atoms (in pm) that gives rise to this peak. Report your answer to 1 decimal place.
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Wavelength = 126.5 pm

Angle = 31.2 oC

 

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