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DyllonKazuo

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Are the higher-order spectra more accurate than lower-order ones in determining wavelengths of light? Why or why not?

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A circuit consists of three identical lamps connected to a battery as in Figure OQ28.14. The battery has some internal resistance. The switch S, originally open, is closed. What happens to the brightness of lamp C?
 



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Answer to Question 1

The higher orders are more accurate because there is a greater spread of the spectrum
lines and the measurements are generally more accurate.

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