Why are X-rays diffracted by a crystal but not by an ordinary diffraction grating?
Correct answer D. The wavelengths of X-rays are of the same order of magnitude as the separation between atoms in a crystal
Explanation
Diffraction is significant only when the spacing is similar to the wavelength. X-ray wavelengths match atomic spacings in crystals but are far smaller than grating line spacings.
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