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Can the sentence be improved?

English translation: ..

11:48 Mar 3, 2009
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Science - Physics
English term or phrase: Can the sentence be improved?
The path difference between the rays passing through two adjacent slits depends on the distance between the slits and can be calculated by the equation...

It's taken from a description of a diffraction grating.

Thank you.
martsina
Israel
Local time: 11:35
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Explanation:
The path difference between the rays passing through two adjacent slits is dependent on the slit spacing and defined/given by the equation...
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Nik-On/Off
Ukraine
Local time: 11:35
Grading comment
Thanks again, yours fits my text best.
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5 +1Only very slightly
David Moore (X)
5Yes
Gary D
3 +1..
Nik-On/Off


  

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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
can the sentence be improved?
Yes


Explanation:
coming soon...

I have to verify some terminology. But it should be written a bit more technical then in its current form.

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Note added at 24 mins (2009-03-03 12:12:07 GMT)
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Pathway differentials of diffraction rays through two slits, is dependent on the separation ‎distance between the slits, use the equation xxxxx for calculating this differential.‎

Gary D
Local time: 18:35
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Asker: Thanks, Gary, for the participation and explanation.

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31 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
can the sentence be improved?
Only very slightly


Explanation:
I can understand your rendering perfectly, and think it ideal for the averagely-intelligent punter. All I would be inclined to alter is the word "difference" to "differential".

David Moore (X)
Local time: 10:35
Native speaker of: English
Notes to answerer
Asker: David, thanks a lot for your contribution.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Alaa Zeineldine
59 mins
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36 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
can the sentence be improved?
..


Explanation:
The path difference between the rays passing through two adjacent slits is dependent on the slit spacing and defined/given by the equation...

Nik-On/Off
Ukraine
Local time: 11:35
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in UkrainianUkrainian
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks again, yours fits my text best.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Cilian O'Tuama: yes, "slit spacing" and a nice modest CL3
20 mins
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