Calculate the wavelength of light that has its second-order maximum at 30 degrees when falling on a diffraction grating that has 5000 lines per centimeter. Find the angle of the first order maximum. Draw the diagram and indicate locations of the first and second order maxima.

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Calculate the wavelength of light that has its second-order maximum at 30 degrees when falling on a diffraction grating that has 5000 lines per centimeter. Find the angle of the first order maximum. Draw the diagram and indicate locations of the first and second order maxima.

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