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X- rays have wavelengths of the order of the lattice spacing; and therefore they can be diffracted; (Diffraction due to short wavelengths of x- rays. In calculation the atomic separation is equal to slit separation- or grating separation. Lead because it is very dense, has high atomic mass.
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ii) State the energy changes that take place at the target.
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ii) UV,
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i) Calculate the distance X
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