Finding B-field from Zeeman effect pattern

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Hey

I have this problem

Homework Statement




A source which emits a line at 500nm is found to exhibit the normal Zeeman effect
when placed in a magnetic field. Calculate the magnetic field given that the separation
of adjacent components in the Zeeman pattern is 12.0pm.





Homework Equations



I have this equation from my textbook

ΔE = μbBgmj



The Attempt at a Solution



I am assuming that I need to use the fact given about the distance of the components in the pattern to find ΔE and then rearrange for B, but I am not sure how to do that.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks
 
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