Chem help! medal for whoever helps

1. Why did the spectra for the laser light and flashlight differ when reflected from the CD surface?
s the value you obtained for the wavelength of the laser light consistent with the range of wavelengths for
the red light? Explain any sources of error that might have caused a large deviation.

if you don't know #3 then that is okay

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Chem help! medal for whoever helps

1. Why did the spectra for the laser light and flashlight differ when reflected from the CD surface?
s the value you obtained for the wavelength of the laser light consistent with the range of wavelengths for
the red light? Explain any sources of error that might have caused a large deviation.

if you don't know #3 then that is okay

aaronq · Answer

lasers are monochromatic (short emission spectrum actually), while flashlights are not - they produce light of a wide range of wavelengths (these are specific for the type of bulb).

can't answer the rest as I didn't do the experiment, myself.

dancing_stars23 · Answer

@aaronq thanks!