Double slits experiment, wavelength calculation

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To calculate the wavelength in a double slit experiment with slits 10^-5 m apart and the first bright band 3.10^-2 m from the center on a screen 0.65 m away, the angle is essential for applying the formula dsin(theta) = (m + 1/2)lambda. The angle can be determined using the given distances to the screen and the fringe. Once the angle is known, the wavelength can be calculated. The discussion confirms the importance of angle information in solving the problem.
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Homework Statement



In a double slit experiment with slits 1. 10-5 m apart, light casts the first bright band 3.10-2 m from the center of a screen 0.65 m away what is the wavelength ?

Homework Equations



dsin(theta) = (m +1/2)lambda,

The Attempt at a Solution



I think to solve this problem I need the angle more to apply this formula

dsin(theta) = (m +1/2)lambda,

am I right, or maybe we can solve it without the angle ?

Thanks in advance
 
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If you know the distance to the screen and the distance to the first fringe from the centre line then you have the angle information
 
truesearch said:
If you know the distance to the screen and the distance to the first fringe from the centre line then you have the angle information

Yess sure, thank you.
 
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