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4.6 Exercise 4

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A first-order Bragg reflection maximum is observed when a monochromatic X-ray of a crystal whose atoms form planes separated by 0.112 nm at a 32.3°32.3 ° angle to a reflecting plane. What is the wavelength of this X-ray?

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