How can the wavelength of blue light be 750nm?

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The discussion revolves around a homework problem involving the diffraction of light through a grating, where an orange ray at 600 nm coincides with a blue ray at the fourth order maxima. The calculations show that the wavelength of the blue light is derived to be 750 nm, which is typically associated with red light, raising concerns about the validity of the question. Participants suggest that there may be a mix-up between the order numbers for the rays. The conclusion indicates relief that the calculations were correct, but the question itself may contain an error. The issue highlights the importance of careful interpretation of diffraction problems in physics.
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Homework Statement


A Visible light is shone on a diffraction grating. Two rays are produced, One Orange ray with 600 nm which is at the fifth order maxima. It coincides with a blue ray at the fourth order maxima. Find the wavelength of the blue light.

Homework Equations


n x lamda = dsin(theta)
where n = number of order
lamda = wavelength

The Attempt at a Solution


Basically what I did was say that (d) was constant since it was the same diffraction grating. and the same Sin(theta) since they occurred and coincides at the same point so dsin(theta) is the same for both, Then I did:
For orange light:
5 x 600 x 10^-9 = dsin(theta) (1)*
For blue light:
4 x Wavelength of blue light = (1)*
4 x lamda = 5 x 600 x 10^-9
lamda = 750 nano meters!
How can the wavelength of blue light be 750 nm! This is the wavelength of red light!
Is there a mistake in the question?
Thanks.
 
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FaroukYasser said:
Is there a mistake in the question?

Certainly, they did. Perhaps mixed 4 and 5.

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Thanks. That's a relief. Spent almost an hour trying to figure out if there was any other possible way to solve it. Thanks alot
 
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