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Grating Exp.

The document outlines an experiment to determine the wavelength of prominent spectral lines of mercury using a diffraction grating and a spectrometer. It includes the formula for calculating wavelength, observations of spectral lines, and precautions to ensure accurate measurements. Results are presented in a table comparing observed wavelengths with standard values and calculating percentage error.

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Grating Exp.

The document outlines an experiment to determine the wavelength of prominent spectral lines of mercury using a diffraction grating and a spectrometer. It includes the formula for calculating wavelength, observations of spectral lines, and precautions to ensure accurate measurements. Results are presented in a table comparing observed wavelengths with standard values and calculating percentage error.

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Object: To determine the wavelength of prominent spectral lines of mercury

by plane diffraction grating.


Apparatus: A diffraction grating, spectrometer, mercury lamp, prism, reading lens,
etc.

Formula Used:

The wavelength à of any spectral line can be calculated by the formula


(a + b) sin 0 =n

or
(a+b)sinb
n
(etd)
where (a + b) = gratingelement,
e = angle of diffraction,
and n=order of the spèçtrum.

Observations:
Spectrum on left side Spectrum on right side
Kinds Reading of Telescope Reading ofTe lescope 20= Mean
Order of Colour of a~b
of Total
Spectrum Light vernier M.S- V.s. Total M.S.
V.S. Deg. Deg:
.(a) Readi (b)
Reading Rading Reading Deg.
Deg. ng

Violet
V2
Vi
First Green

V1
Red
V2

SIt
Collimator

Collimator

R Prism table

Telescope
45
Qo
(b)
B

Tel scope Grating A5 Telescope


Result: The wavelengths are given in the table.

Colour of spectral
line dobservd (Å) AStandard(Å) % Error

Violet

Green
Red

Caicalations:
Graling element (a + b) =2s469n.sper ern
where Nis the wimreseftulingspet inch ors the gsairg
caleulaed ly
atb) sios
Renlt

AGreen

Precautions:

) Before performing the experiment, the spectrometer should be


adjusted.
ii) Grating should beset normalto the incident light.
ii) Grating should not be touched by fingers.
iv) While taking observations, telescope and prism table should be kept
fixed.

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