Wavelength (Colours) and line spectra.

[LadiesMan]

1. How does wavelength affect line spectra (the spacing)?

I did some research and found the wavelength of green light to be 510 nm and red light to be 650 nm. So for the experiment I looked through slits (such as 2, 2, 6 (which represents 2 slits, 2 points wide, and separated by 6 points) where 1 point is 0.000352777 metres) )such and observed green light on top and red light on the bottom and compared the lines. I noticed that green light lines were further apart than red light lines. What does this tell me about their wavelengths? THanks

 

[Mindscrape]

I don't really understand your experiment, but it could be that it is because your eyes can't see red very well.

 

[Moetasim]

The spacing of the lines in a line spectrum is directly related to the wavelength of the light. This is because the lines in a spectrum correspond to specific energy levels of an atom or molecule, and the energy levels are determined by the wavelength of the light that is absorbed or emitted. In general, shorter wavelengths (such as green light at 510 nm) correspond to higher energy levels, while longer wavelengths (such as red light at 650 nm) correspond to lower energy levels. This explains why the green light lines appear further apart compared to the red light lines in your experiment.

Additionally, the spacing of the lines can also be affected by the properties of the material emitting the light and the experimental setup used. For example, the slits you used may have different widths and separations, which can also impact the spacing of the lines. Overall, the spacing of the lines in a line spectrum can provide valuable information about the properties of the light source and the material emitting the light.