Minimum Energy for Bragg Reflection in Cubic Crystals

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Homework Statement


A cubic crystal has a spacing between atoms of d = 0.2 nm. What is the minimum energy for X-rays such that non-trivial Bragg reflection may occur (peak with n =1)?
Write your answer in units of keV.

Homework Equations


2dsinθ = nλ

The Attempt at a Solution


i have no idea what I am doing. i don't remember the instructor talking about this nor can i find lecture notes on bragg reflection.
the only reason i know the "relevant equation" is because of a class i took semester where we did an experiment to show bragg reflection.

any advice would be appreciated. the second question is similar to this one.
 
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i found E = nhc/(2dsinθ)

if 2dsinθ = nλ then i do this ... E = (n(nhc))/2d and just plug numbers in?