Angular position for 2nd order diffraction

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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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