How can the wavelength of blue light be 750nm?

In summary, when a visible light is shone on a diffraction grating, two rays are produced at the fifth and fourth order maxima, respectively. Using the equation n x lamda = dsin(theta), where n is the order, lamda is the wavelength, and d is the constant for the diffraction grating, we can solve for the wavelength of the blue light by equating it to the same value as the orange light. However, upon further analysis, it was discovered that there was a mistake in the question and the wavelength of the blue light should be 750 nm, which is the wavelength of red light.
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FaroukYasser
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Homework Statement


A Visible light is shone on a diffraction grating. Two rays are produced, One Orange ray with 600 nm which is at the fifth order maxima. It coincides with a blue ray at the fourth order maxima. Find the wavelength of the blue light.

Homework Equations


n x lamda = dsin(theta)
where n = number of order
lamda = wavelength

The Attempt at a Solution


Basically what I did was say that (d) was constant since it was the same diffraction grating. and the same Sin(theta) since they occurred and coincides at the same point so dsin(theta) is the same for both, Then I did:
For orange light:
5 x 600 x 10^-9 = dsin(theta) (1)*
For blue light:
4 x Wavelength of blue light = (1)*
4 x lamda = 5 x 600 x 10^-9
lamda = 750 nano meters!
How can the wavelength of blue light be 750 nm! This is the wavelength of red light!
Is there a mistake in the question?
Thanks.
 
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FaroukYasser said:
Is there a mistake in the question?

Certainly, they did. Perhaps mixed 4 and 5.

ehild
 
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Thanks. That's a relief. Spent almost an hour trying to figure out if there was any other possible way to solve it. Thanks alot
 

Related to How can the wavelength of blue light be 750nm?

What is the wavelength of blue light?

The wavelength of blue light is approximately 450-495 nanometers, which falls within the visible light spectrum.

Can the wavelength of blue light be 750nm?

No, the wavelength of blue light cannot be 750nm. This range falls within the red light spectrum, not the blue light spectrum.

How is the wavelength of blue light determined?

The wavelength of blue light is determined by the frequency of the light waves. As blue light has a higher frequency compared to red light, it has a shorter wavelength.

Why is the wavelength of blue light important?

The wavelength of blue light is important because it affects how the light is perceived by the human eye. It is also used in various applications such as in telecommunications and medical treatments.

Can the wavelength of blue light be changed?

The wavelength of blue light can be changed through various methods such as passing it through different mediums or using filters. However, the frequency of the light waves, and therefore the color, cannot be changed.

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