Angular position for 2nd order diffraction

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The discussion centers on calculating the angular position for 2nd order diffraction, where the user has determined an angle of 26.77 degrees. The key question is whether to double this angle to find the angular width between both 2nd order maxima or to retain it as 26.77 degrees. The consensus is that the angle of 26.77 degrees represents the angle between the central maximum and either of the 2nd order maxima, not the total angular width.

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Homework Statement
See image attached below
Relevant Equations
dsin(theta) = m*lambda
Here is my problem

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I have given this a go and get 26.77 degrees as my angular position

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My concern is do I double this angle to get the angular width between both 2nd order maxima's (which would be 53.53 degrees) or do I just leave it as 26.77 degrees?

Thanks for any help!
 
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Looks good. I believe they are asking for the angle between the central max and either of the 2nd order maxima.
 
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