Physics A-Level
Measurement of wavelength
What Measurement of wavelength means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Measurement of wavelength
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Using the grating equation d sinθ = nλ, since the angle depends on wavelength, to measure wavelength accurately.
Topics that use Measurement of wavelength
- Diffraction (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Central maximum
- Constructive interference
- Diffraction grating equation
- Experimental control of diffraction variables
- Monochromatic light
- Order of the maximum
- Path difference
- Secondary maxima
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