The first order diffraction of X-rays from a certain set of crystal planes occur at an angle of 11.8∘ from the planes. If the planes are 281 pm apart, what is the wavelength of X-rays (sin 11.8∘ = 0.2045)
A
115 pm
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B
125 pm
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C
135 pm
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D
97.5 pm
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Solution
The correct option is A115 pm nλ=2dsinθλ=2×281×10−12×0.20451=115×10−12m=115pm