The structure of the NaCl crystal forms reflecting planes 0.541 nm apart. An X-ray diffraction experiment reflects 0.105 nm X-rays off of a NaCl crystal. What is the smallest angle, as measured from the reflecting planes in degrees, at which X-ray diffraction may be observed?
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The structure of the NaCl crystal forms reflecting planes 0.541 nm apart. An X-ray diffraction experiment reflects 0.105 nm X-rays off of a NaCl crystal.
What is the smallest angle, as measured from the reflecting planes in degrees, at which X-ray diffraction may be observed?
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