Balmer series experiment

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The discussion centers on the Balmer series experiment, specifically addressing the calculation of wavelength (##\lambda##) using diffraction grating data. The participant confirms that the distance (d) between consecutive lines on a diffraction grating with 300 lines per millimeter is indeed 1/300 mm. This information is crucial for determining ##\lambda##, as it directly relates to the diffraction pattern observed in the experiment.

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Homework Statement
Canculate ##\lambda## using information you have.
Relevant Equations
##n\lambda=d\sin\theta##
Hello. In data that the professor sent, I see only ##n## and ##\theta##. So I do not know what is d. Can I find ##\lambda## without it?
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On other thing he mentioned :
Suppose that the diffraction grating consists of 300 lines per millimeter.

I know that d is the distance between two consecutive diffraction grating lines, but I don't know if it has anything to do with what my teacher said.

Can I say that for one line that passes through the diffraction grating d is 1/300 mm ?
 
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Sure you can. This is why he gave you this information.
 
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nasu said:
Sure you can. This is why he gave you this information.
@nasu Thank you.
 

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