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The `k_alpha` X-rays of aluminium (Z = 13 ) and zinc ( Z = 30) have wavelengths 887 pm and 146 pm respectively. Use Moseley\'s law `sqrt v = a(Z - b)` to find the wavelength of the `K_alpha` X-ray of iron (Z = 26).

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