If an x-ray beam of wavelength 1.4 × 10-10 m makes an angle of 20° with a set of planes in a crystal causing first order constructive interference, at what angle will the second order line appear?

43.16°

Explanation:

λ = Wavelength = 1.4×10⁻¹⁰ m

θ₁ = 20°

n can be any integer

d = distance between the two slits

Since for the first bright fringe, n₁ = 1

n₂ = 2 for second order line

The relation between the distance of the slits and the angle through which it is passed is:

dsinθ=nλ

As d and λ are constant

∴ Angle by which the second order line appear is 43.16°

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