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Ø The envelope of these secondary waves at any Principle of superposition of waves:
instant of time gives the position of the new wave If two or more waves meet at a place
front at that instant. simultaneously in the same medium, the particles of
Ø The wave front in medium is always perpendicular the medium undergo displacements due to all the
to the direction of wave propagation. waves simultaneously. The resultant wave is due to
the resultant displacement of the particles.
B Principle of superposition of waves states that when
µ
1
i two or more waves are simultaneously impressed
A
r
D on the particles of the medium, the resultant
2 µ displacement of any particle is equal to the sum of
C displacements of all the waves. (or)
“When two or more waves overlap, the resultant
AB is width of incident beam displacement at any point and at any instant is the
CD is width of refracted beam vector sum of the instantaneous displacements that
width of incident beam cosi would be produced at the point by individual waves,
=
width of refracted beam cosr if each wave were present alone”.
The Doppler Effect: If y1 , y2 ,......... yn denote the displacements of ‘n’
i) When any source emitting light (like sun, moon, star, waves meeting at a point, then the resultant
atom etc) is approaching or receding from the
observer then the frequency or wavelength of light displacement is given by y = y1 + y2 + .... + y n .
appears to be changing to the observer. This a) Superposition of coherent waves: Consider
apparent change in frequency or waveelength of two waves travelling in space with an angular
light is called Doppler effect in light. frequency ω . Let the two waves arrive at some
Blue Shift: When the distance between the point simultaneously. Let y1 and y2 represent the
source and observer is decreasing (i.e. the source
is approaching the observer) then frequency of displacements of two waves at this point.
light appears to be increasing or wavelength ∴ y1 = A1 sin(ωt + φ1 ) & y2 = A2 sin(ωt + φ2 )
appears to be decreasing i.e. the spectral line in Then according to the principle of
electromangetic spectrum gets displaced superposition the resultant displacement at the point
towards blue end, hence it is known as blue shift. is given by,
Red Shift: When the distance between the
source and observer is increasing (i.e. the source y = y1 + y2 or y = A1 sin(ω t + φ1 ) + A2 sin(ωt + φ2 )
is receding from the observer) then frequency of = A1(sin ωt cos φ1 + cos ωt sin φ1 )
light appears to be decreasing or wavelength
appears to be increasing i.e. the spectral line in + A2 (sin ωt cos φ2 + cos ωt sin φ2 )
electromangetic spectrum gets displaced = A cos φ .sin ωt + A sin φ .cos ω t
towards red end, hence it is known as red shift.
= A sin(ωt + φ )
∆v V
Doppler Shift, = ( where V is the speed where A cos φ = A1 cos φ1 + A2 cos φ2.......(1)
v C
of source and C is the speed of light) and Aisnφ = A1 sin φ1 + A2 sin φ2 ........(2)
W. E-1 What speed should a galaxy move with
respect to us so that the sodium line at 589.0 Here A and φ are respectively the amplitude and
nm is observed at 589.6 nm? initial phase of the resultant displacement
∆λ V Squaring and adding equations (1) & (2), we
Sol. = ; get
λ C
0.6 8 0.6
A = A12 + A22 + 2 A1 A2 cos(φ1 − φ2 )
V = +c = 3 × 10 = +3.06 × 10 ms
5 −1
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pattern gets displaced towards the beam in whose be introduced in one of the beams of interference,
path the sheet is introduced. This shift is known as then
lateral displacement or lateral shift. ( µ −1)tD
1) the lateral shift y = r
t d
P ( µ −1)t
S1
y 2) the number of fringes shifted n = r
λ
d θ O d) Due to the presence of transparent sheet, the phase
difference between the interfering waves at a given
S2
D 2π
point is given by = ( µ − 1)t .
T λ
The optical path from S1 to P = ( S1P − t ) + µ t . e) If YDSE is performed with two different colours of
light of wavelengths λ1 & λ2 but by placing the same
The optical path from S2 to P = S 2 P.
transparent sheet in the path of one of the interfering
To get central zero fringe at P, ∆ s1 p = ∆s2 p waves then n1λ1 = n2λ2 .
⇒ S1P − t + µ t = S 2 P where n1 and n2 are the number of fringes shifted
∴ S2 P − S1P = ( µ −1)t with wavelengths λ1 & λ2 .
Since µ > 1, this implies S2 P > S1 P hence the vi) When two different transperent sheets of thickness
fringe pattern must shift towards the beam from S1. t1, t 2 and refractive index µ1 , µ 2 are placed in the
y paths of two interfering waves in YDSE, if the central
But S2 P − S1P = d sin θ = d , where ‘y’ is the bright fringe position is not shifted, then
D
lateral shift. ( µ1 − 1)t 1 = (µ 2 − 1)t 2 .
y Important Concepts :
∴ ( µ − 1)t = d Ø Formation of colours in thin films :
D
a) Interference due to reflected light
D β
∴ Lateral shift ( y ) = ( µ −1)t = ( µ −1)t
d λ
(or) Thickness of sheet
yd yλ
t= =
( µ − 1) D ( µ − 1) β
From the above it is clear that
a) For a given colour, shift is independent of order of
the fringe i.e. shift in zero order maximum = shift in
9th minima (or) shift in 6th maxima = shift in 2nd
minima. Since the refractive index depends on
wavelength hence lateral shift is different for different Reflected system :
colours. Ø Path difference between the rays Qa and QRSb.
(PD) = QRS in medium - QN in air
lateralshift
b) The number of fringes shifted = fringewidth ∴P.D = 2µ t cos r This is the path lag
due to reflection on film additional path lag of λ / 2
y ( µ −1)t
∴n = = (or) nλ = ( µ −1)t exists. (stoke’s theorem)
β λ λ
Therefore, number of fringes shifted is more for Total path difference = 2µt cos r +
2
shorter wavelength.
c) If a transparent sheet of thickness ‘t’ and its Condition for maximum
λ
relative refractive index µr (w.r.t. surroundings) Ø 2 µt cos r + = nλ
2
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WE-6: In Young’s double slit experiment, the WE-10: In a Young’s experiment, one of the slits
wavelength of red light is 7800 Å and that of is covered with a transparent sheet of
blue light is 5200 Å. The value of n for which thickness 3.6 × 10−3 cm due to which position
nth bright band due to red light coincides with of central fringe shifts to a position orginally
(n + 1)th bright band due to blue light, is occupied by 30th fringe.If λ = 6000 Å, then
n λ D nλ D nR λB 5200 2 find the refractive index of the sheet.
Sol. R R = B B or n = λ = 7800 = 3 Sol. The position of 30th bright fringe,
d d B R
30λ D
Therefore 2 of red coincides with 3rd of blue.
nd y30 = Now position shift of central fringe is
d
WE-7: Young’s double slit experiment is made in 30λ D D
a liquid. The 10th bright fringe in liquid lies y0 = ; But we know, y0 = ( µ − 1)t
d d
where 6th dark fringe lies in vacuum. The
30λ D D
refractive index of the liquid is approximately = ( µ − 1)t
λD d d
Sol. Fringe width β = d . When the apparatus is 30λ 30 × (6000 × 10 − 1 0 )
⇒ ( µ − 1) = = = 0.5
immersed in a liquid, λ and hence β is reduced t (3.6 × 10 − 5 )
µ (refractive index) times. ∴ µ = 1.5
D λD WE-11: The maximum intensity in the case of n
10β ′ = (5.5) β or 10λ ′ = (5.5) identical incoherent waves each of intensity
d d
W W
2 2 is 32 2 the value of n is
λ 10 m m
or = = µ or µ = 1.8
λ ′ 5.5 Sol. I = n I0 , 32 = n 2, n = 16
WE-8: In Young’s double slit experiment, how WE-12: Compare the intensities of two points
many maximas can be obtained on a screen β β
located at respective distance and from
(including the central maximum) on both sides 4 3
of the central fringe if λ = 2000 Å and the central maxima in a interference of YDSE
d = 7000 Å? ( β is the fringe width)
Sol. For maximum intensity on the screen 2π 2π d β 2π d λ D
Sol. ∆θ = ∆x = =
nλ ( n)(2000) n λ λ D 4 λ D 4d
d sinθ = nλ or sin θ = ; = =
d (7000) 3.5 2π π 2π
∴ ∆θ = = ⇒ I = 4 I 0 cos
maximum value of sin θ = 1 4 2 4
∴ n = −3, −2, −1,0,1,2,3 ; ∴ 7 maximas. 2π 2π
Similarly ∆θ = ⇒ I = 4I0 cos2 = I0
WE-9: In a double slit experiment the angular 3 2× 3
width of a fringe is found to be 0.20 on a
∴ required ratio = 2 : 1
screen placed I m away. The wavelength of
light used in 600 nm. What will be the angular WE-13: In Young’s double slit experiment
width of the fringe if the entire experimental intensity at a point is (1/4) of the maximum
intensity. Angular position of this points is
apparatus is immersed in water? Take
refractive index of water to be 4/3. 2φ I 2 φ
Sol: I = I max cos ; ∴ max = I max cos
Sol. Angular fringe separation, 2 4 2
λ λ λ′ φ 1 φ π
θ = ord = ; In water, d = cos = or =
d θ θ′ 2 2 2 3
λ λ ′ θ ′ λ′ 1 3 2 π 2π
∴ = or = = = ∴φ = = .∆x where ∆x = d sinθ
θ θ′ θ λ µ 4 3 λ
λ λ −1 λ
3 3 = d sin θ ,sin θ = , θ = sin
or θ ′ = θ = × 0.2 = 0.15
0 0
4 4 3 3d 3d
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WE-14: In Young’s double slit experiment the y
co-ordinates of central maxima and 10th
maxima are 2 cm and 5 cm respectively. When
the YDSE apparatus is immersed in a liquid
of refractive index 1.5 the corresponding y co-
ordinates will be
Sol. Fringe width β ∝ λ . Therefore, λ and hence β First order maxima:
will decrease 1.5 times when immersed in liquid.
The distance between central maxima and 10th S2 P − S1P = λ ( or ) x 2 + 9λ 2 − x = λ
maxima is 3 cm in vacuum. When immersed in liquid or x 2 + 9λ 2 = x + λ Squaring both sides, we
it will reduce to 2 cm. Position of central maxima
will not change while 10th maxima will be obtained get x 2 + 9λ 2 = x 2 + λ 2 + 2x λ . Solving this,
at y = 4 cm. we get x = 4λ . Second order maxima:
WE-15: In YDSE, bi-cromatic light of
S2 P − S1 P = 2λ ; (or) x 2 + 9λ 2 − x = 2λ (or)
wavelengths 400 nm and 560 nm are used. The
distance between the slits is 0.1 mm and the x 2 + 9λ 2 = ( x + 2λ ) Squaring both sides, we get
distance between the plane of the slits and the
screen is 1m. The minimum distance between x 2 + 9 λ 2 = x 2 + 4 λ 2 + 4 xλ
two successive regions of complete darkness 5
is: Solving, we get x = λ = 1.25λ
4
Sol. Let nth minima of 400 nm coincides with mth minima Hence, the desired x coordinates are,
of 560nm, then
x = 1.25λ and x = 4λ .
400 560
(2n − 1) = (2 m − 1) or WE-17: Two coherent light sources A and B with
2 2 separation 2λ are placed on the x-axis
2 n −1 7 14 symmetrically about the origin. They emit light
= = = ..... of wavelength λ . Obtain the positions of
2m − 1 5 10
i.e., 4th minima of 400 nm coincides with 3rd minima maxima on a circle of large radius, lying in
of 560 nm. Location of this minima is, the x-y plane and with centre at the origin.
(2 × 4 − 1)(1000)(400 ×10 −9 )
Y1 = = 14 mm
2 × 0.1 θ
Next 11th minima of 400 nm will coincide with 8th
minima of 560 nm. Sol:
Location of this minima is,
(2 ×11 − 1)(1000)(400 ×10−9 ) For P to have maximum intensity, d cos θ = nλ
Y2 = = 42 mm
2 × 0.1 n
∴ Required distance Y2 − Y1 = 28 mm . 2λ cos θ = nλ cos θ = where n is integer
2
WE-16: An interference is observed due to two For n = 0, θ = 90,270
0 0
WE-18: Two coherent point sources S1 and S2 Sol: According to the question, Intensity of ray AB, I1 =
vibrating in phase emit light of wavelength I0
λ . The separation between the sources is 2λ . and Intensity of ray A′B′ ,
5
Consider a line passing through S2 and
perpendicular to the line S1S 2 . Find the
position of farthest and nearest minima
S2
2λ
S1
D P
λ
Sol: ∆xmin = (2 n − 1) The farthest minima has path
2 16 I 0 81
difference λ / 2 while nearest minima has path I2 = , I max = ( I1 + I 2 ) 2 = I0 ,
125 125
difference (3/2) λ . For the nearest minima.
I I
3 I min = ( I1 − I 2 ) 2 = 0 , max = 81 .
S1P − S2 P = λ ; [as maximum path difference is 2λ ] 125 I min
2 WE 20: In a YDSE experiment if a slab whose
2
λ ⇒ ( 2λ ) 2 + D 2 = λ + D
3 3 refractive index can be varied is placed in front
⇒ (2λ ) 2 + D 2 − D =
2 2 of one of the slits, then the variation of
resultant intensity at mid-point of screen with
9 2 3
⇒ 4λ 2 + D 2 = λ + D 2 × 2× λ × D ' µ ' will be best represented by ( µ ≥ 1).
4 2
[Assume slits of equal width and there is no
9λ 7λ 7
⇒ 3 D = 4λ − = ⇒ D= λ absorption by slab]
4 4 12
For the farthest minima,
I0 I0
λ
S1P − S2 P = (1) (2)
2
λ µ µ
⇒ 4λ 2 + D 2 − D = µ=1 µ=1
2
λ2 15λ
⇒ 4λ2+ D2 = + D2 +Dλ ⇒ D =4λ − λ / 4 = I0 I0
4 4 (4) (3)
WE 19: A ray of light of intensity I is incident
on a parallel glass slab at a point A as shown. µ µ
It undergoes partial reflection and refraction. µ=1 µ=1
At each reflection 20% of incident energy is
Sol. ∆x = ( µ − 1)t ; For µ = 1,∆ x = 0
reflected. The rays AB and A’ B’ undergo
interference. The ratio Imax / Imin is ∴ I = maximum = I0 ; As µ increases path
λ
B difference ∆x also increases.; For ∆x = 0 to ,
I B'
2
intensity will decrease from I0 to zero.
λ
A A'
Then for ∆x = to λ , intensity will increase from
2
zero to I 0 .
C Hence option 3 is correct
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width = N β = N Dλ ; ∴ 2 Dλ = NDλ
d a d
2d
i) Condition for minimum intensity is therefore width of the slit a=
N
a sinθ = nλ ( n = 1,2,3,.....) WE-23: A parallel beam of light of wavelength
Where ‘a’ is the width of the slit, θ is the angle of 500 nm falls on a narrow slit and the resulting
diffraction pattern is observed on screen 1 m
diffraction
away. It is observed that the first minimum is
ii) Condition for maximum intensity
at a distance of 2.5 mm from the centre of the
λ screen. Find the width of the slit.
a sinθ = (2n +1) ( n = 1,2,3,.....)
2 y 2.5 ×10−3
The intensity decreases as we go to successive Sol: θ = , θ = radian
D 1
maxima away from the centre, on either side. The Now, a sin θ = nλ
width of central maxima is twice as that of secondary
Since θ is very small, therefore sinθ = θ .
maxima.
nλ 1× 500 × 10−9
or a = = m
θ 2.5 ×10−3
= 2 × 10−4 m = 0.2 mm
y WE-24: A screen is placed 50 cm from a single
O θ
P slit, which is illuminated with 6000 Å light,
If distance between the first and third minima
D in the diffraction pattern is 3.00 mm, what is
the width of the slit?
Sol: In case of diffraction at single slit, the position
T of minima is given by a sin θ = nλ . Where d is
For first minia a sin θ = λ the aperture size and for small θ :
y λD sin θ = θ = ( y / D )
a = λ (∴ sin θ ≈ tan θ ) ∴ y =
D a y D
∴ a = nλ , i. e., y = ( nλ )
2λ D D a
Width of central maxima w = 2 y =
a D D
Note: If lens is placed close to the slit, then D = f. So that, y3 − y1 = (3λ − λ ) = (2λ) and
a a
Hence ‘f’ be the focal length of lens, then width
2fλ 0.50 × (2 × 6 ×10−7 )
of the central maximum w = . hence, a = −3
= 2 × 10−4 m
a 3 × 10
Note: If this experiment is performed in liquid other = 0.2 mm
than air, width of diffraction maxima will
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WE-25: In a single slit diffraction experiment secondary minimum is called half angular width of
the central maximum and it is given by
first minimum for λ1 = 660 nm coincides
λ
with first maxima for wavelength λ2 . θ = (provided θ is small)
a
Calculate λ2 . If the screen is placed at a distance D from the slit,
then the linear spread of the central maximum is
Sol: Position of minima in diffraction pattern is given
given by
by; a sin θ = nλ
Dλ
For first minima of λ1, we have y = Dθ =
a
λ1 It is, in fact, the distance of first secondary
a sin θ1 = (1)λ1 or sin θ1 = .....(i) minimum from the centre of the screen. It follows
a
The first maxima approximately lies between first that as the screen is moved away (D is
increased), the linear size of the central maximum
and second minima. For wavelength λ2 its
i.e., spread distance, when D = Z F ,
position will be
y = a (size of the slit)
3 3λ Setting this condition in the above equation, we
a sin θ 2 = λ 2 ∴ sin θ 2 = 2 ...... (ii)
2 2a have
The two will coincide if,
ZFλ a2
θ1 = θ 2 or sin θ1 = sinθ 2 a= or Z =
λ
F
a
λ1 3λ2 It follows that if screen is placed at a distance
∴ = or
a 2a beyond Z F , the spreading of light due to
2 2 diffraction will be quite large as compared to
λ2 = λ1 = × 660 nm = 440 nm the size of the slit. The above equation shows
3 3
that the ray -optics is valid in the limit of
WE-26: Two slits are made one millimeter apart wavelength tending to zero.
and the screen is placed one meter away. WE-27: For what distance is ray optics a good
What should the width of each slit be to approximation when the aperture is 3 mm
obtain 10 maxima of the double slit pattern wide and the wavelength is 500 nm?
within the central maximum of the single
slit pattern. Sol: For distance Z ≤ Z F ,
ray optics is the good appropriate
λ
Sol: We have aθ = λ (or) θ = a2 (3 ×10−3 ) 2
a Fresnel distance ZF = = = 18 m
(a = width of each slit) λ 5 ×10−7
λ λ Limit of resolution:
10 = 2 Ø The smallest linear or angular separation
d a
between two point objects at which they can be
d 1 just separately seen or resolved by an optical
∴ a = = = 0.2 mm
5 5 instrument is called the limit of resolution of
The Validity of Ray Optics: the instrument.
The distance of the screen from the slit, so that Resolving Power:
spreading of light due to diffraction from the Ø The resolving power of an optical instrument is
centre of screen is just equal to size of the slit, reciprocal of the smallest linear or angular
is called Fresnel distance. It is denoted by ZF. separation between two point objects, whose
The diffraction pattern of a slit consists of images can be just resolved by the instrument.
secondary maximum and minima on the two 1
sides of the central maximum. Therefore, one Resolving power = Limit of resolution
can say that on diffraction from a slit, light The resolving power of an optical instument is
spreads on the screen in the form of central inversely propotional to the wavelength of light
maximum. The angular position of first used.
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Ø Plane polarised light can be produced by different WE-29: When light of a certain wavelength is
methods like incident on a plane surface of a material at a
i. Reflection ii. Refraction glancing angle 300 , the reflected light is found
iii. Double refraction iv. Polaroids. to be completely plane polarized determine.
Polarization by Reflection a) refractive index of given material and
b) angle of refraction.
Ø The ordinary light beam is incident on transparent Sol: a) Angle of incident light with the surface is 300 .
surface like glass or water. Both reflected and The angle of incidence = 900 - 300 = 600 . Since
refracted beams get partially polarised. reflected light is completely polarized, therefore
Ø The degree of polarization changes with angle of incidence takes place at polarizing angle of
incidence. incidence θ p .
Ø At a particular angle of incidence called “polarising
angle” the reflected beam gets completely plane ∴ θ p = 600
polarised. The reflected beam has vibrations of Using Brewster’s law
electric vector perpendicular to the plane of paper.
Ø The polarising angle depends on the nature of µ = tan θ p = tan600 µ = 3
reflecting surface. b) From Snell’s law
Brewster’s Law: When angle of incidence is sin i sin600
µ= ∴ 3=
equal to “polarising angle” the reflected and sin r sin r
refracted rays will be perpendicular to each other.
3 1 1
Ø Brewster’s law states that “ The refractive index of or sin r = × = ,
3 2 r = 30
0.
a medium is equal to the tangent of polarising angle 2
θ p ”. Polarisation by Refraction
Ordinary
Ø The unpolarised light when incident on a glass
light i = θp Plane plate at an angle of incidence equal to the
polarized light polarising angle, the reflected light is completely
plane polarised, but the refracted light is partially
air
i polarised.
Ø The refracted light gets completely plane
glass polarised if incident light is allowed to pass
through number of thin glass plates arranged
parallel to each other. Such an arrangement of
Partially
polarized light glass plates is called “pile of plates”.
Ø The refractive index of the medium changes with Polarisation by Double Refraction
wavelength of incident light and so polarising (Additional)
angle will be different for different wavelengths. Ø Bartholinus discovered that when light is incident
Ø The complete polarization is possible when incident on a calcite crystal two refracted rays are
light is monochromatic. produced. It is called “double refraction” or
“birefringence”
sinθ p = sin θ p sin θ p Ø An ink dot made on the paper when viewed
µ= = = tan θ p
sin r sin(90 − θ p ) cos θ p
0 through calcite crystal two images are seen due
to double refraction. On rotating the crystal one
Ø From Brewster’s law, µ = tan θ p . image remains stationary and the other image
rotates around the stationary image.
Ø If i= θ p , the reflected light is completely polarised Ø The rotating image revolves round the stationary
and the refracted light is partially polarised. image in circular path.
Ø If i< θ p or i> θ p , both reflected and refracted rays Ø The stationary image is formed due to ordinary
get partially polarised. ray and revolving image is formed by
extraordinary ray.
Ø For glass θ p = tan-1(1.5) ≈ 570 Ø A plane which contains the optic axis and is
perpendicular to the two opposite faces is called
For water θ p = tan (1.33) ≈ 53
-1 0
the principal section of crystal.
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Ø The ordinary ray emerging from the calcite crystal Effect of Analyser on plane polarized light:
obey the laws of refraction and vibrations are When unpolarized light is incident on a polarizer,
perpendicular to the principal section of the crystal. the transmitted light is linearly polarized. If this light
Ø The extra ordinary ray does not obey the laws of further passes through analyser, the intensity varies
refraction and the vibrations are in the plane of with the angle between the transmission axes of
principal section of crystal. polarizer and analyser.
Ø Both ordinary and extraordinary rays are plane Malus states that “the intensity of the polarized light
polarised. transmitted through the analyser is proportional to
Polaroid : Polaroid is an optical device used to cosine square of the angle between the plane of
produce plane polarised light making use of the transmission of analyser and the plane of
phenomenon of “selective absorption”. transmission of polarizer.” This is known as Malus
Ø More recent type of polaroids are H-polaroids. law.
Ø H-polaroids are prepared by stretching a film of
polyvinyl alcohol three to eight times to original
length.
Effect of polarizer on natural light: A0
If one of waves of an unpolarized light of
intensity I 0 is incident on a polaroid and its
vibration amplitude A0 makes an angle θ with Therefore the intensity of polarized light after
the transmission axis, then the component of
I0
vibration parallel to transmission axis will be passing through analyser is I= COS 2θ
2
A0 cos θ while perpendicular to it A0 sin θ . Now
as polaroid will pass only those vibrations which Where I 0 is the intensity of unpolarized light. The
are parallel to its transmission axis, the intensity amplitude of polarized light after passing through
I of emergent light wave will be A
Transmission axis analyser is A = 0 cos θ .
2
A 0 sin θ
I
Case (i) : If θ = 0 0 axes are parallel then I = 0
2
Case (ii): If θ = 90 axes are perpendicular, then
0
A 0 cos θ
I = 0.
I
Case (iii):If θ = 180 0 axes are parallel then I = 0
I = KA02 cos 2 θ (or) 2
Case (iv): If θ = 2700 axes are perpendicular then
I = I 0 cos 2 θ [ asI 0 = KA02 ] In unpolarized light, all
I = 0 Thus for linearly polarized light we obtain
values of θ starting from 0 to 2π are equally two positions of maximum intensity and two
probable, therefore positions of minimum (zero) intensity, when we
rotate the axis of analyser w.r.t to polarizer by an
I0 2π 2 I
I = I 0 < cos θ >⇒ I = ∫ cos θ dθ = 0
2
angle 2π . In the above cases if the polariser is
2π 0 2 rotated with respect to analiser then there is no
I0 change in the outcoming intensity.
∴I= Note: In case of three polarizers P1 , P2 and P3 : If
2
θ1 is the angle between transmission axes of P1
Thus, if unpolarized light of intensity I 0 is incident
on a polarizer, the intensity of light transmitted and P2 , θ 2 is the angle between transmission axes
I of P2 and P3 . Then the intensity of emerging light
through the polarizer is 0 . The amplitude of from P3 is
2
I
A0 I = 0 cos 2 θ1 cos2 θ 2 .
polarized light is . 2
2
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WE-30: Unplarized light falls on two polarizing
According to given problem, I 3 = 3W / m 2
sheets placed one on top of the other. What
must be the angle between the characteristic So, 4(sin2θ )2 = 3 i. e., sin2θ = ( 3 / 2 ) or
directions of the sheets if the intensity of the
tramsitted light is one third of intensity of the 2θ = 600 , i.e., θ = 300 .
incident beam? WE-32: Discuss the intensity of transmitted light
Sol: Intensity of the light transmitted through the first when a polaroid sheet is rotated between two
polarizer I1 = I 0 /2, where I0 is the intensity of the crossed polaroids?
Sol: Let I0 be the intensity of polarised light after passing
incident unpolarized light. through the first polariser P1 . Then the intensity of
Intensity of the light transmitted through the second light after passing through second polariser P2 will
polarizer is I 2 = I1 cos 2 θ where θ is the angle be
between the characteristic directions of the I = I 0 cos 2 θ , where θ is the angle between
polarizer sheets. pass axes of P1 and P2 . Since P1 and P2 are
But I 2 = I 0 / 3 (given) crossed the angle between the pass axes of P2
I0 I and P3 will be (π / 2 − θ ). Hence the intensity
∴ I 2 = I1 cos θ = cos 2 θ = 0
2
6. In a Laser beam the photons emitted are 15. The necessary condition for an interference
1) same wavelength 2) coherent by two sources of light is that:
3) of same velocity 4) All the above 1) two light sources must have the same wavelength
7. The amplitudes of two interfering waves are 4 2) two point sources should have the same
cm and 3 cm respectively. If the resultant amplitude and same wavelength
amplitude is 1 cm then the interference 3) two sources should have the same wavelength,
becomes nearly the same amplitude and have a constant
1) constructive phase angle difference
2) Destructive 4) the two point sources should have a randomly
3) Both constructive and destructive varying phase difference
16. For the sustained interference of light, the
4) given data is insufficient
necessary condition is that the two sources
8. Two coherent waves are represented by should
y1 =a1 cos ω t and y2 =a2 sin ω t. The resultant 1) have constant phase difference only
intensity due to interference will be 2) be narrow
( )
1) a 12 − a 22 ( )
2) a 12 + a 22 3) be close to each other
3)(a1 – a2 ) 4)(a1 + a2 ) 4) of same amplitude with constant phase
9. Two light waves are represented by difference
y1 = a sin ω t and y 2 = a sin(ωt + δ ) . The phase
17. When interference of light takes place
1) Energy is created in the region of maximum
of the resultant wave is intensity
δ δ δ 2) Energy is destroyed in the region of maximum
1) 2δ 2) 3) 3 4) intensity
2 4
10. Laser light is considered to be coherent 3) Conservation of energy holds good and
because it consists of energy is redistributed
1) many wavelengths 4) Conservation of energy doesn’t hold good
2) uncoordinated wavelengths 18. Which of the following is conserved when light
3) coordinated waves of exactly the same waves interfere
wavelength 1) momentum 2) amplitude
4) divergent beams 3) energy 4) intensity
19. The path difference between two interfering
11. Two waves having the same wave length and
waves at a point on screen is 70.5 times the
amplitude but having a constant phase
wave length. The point is
difference with time are known as 1) Dark 2) Bright
1) identical waves 2) incoherent waves 3) Not possible 4) Green in colour
3) coherent waves 4) collateral waves 20. Interference is produced with two coherent
12. Light waves spreading from two sources sources of same intensity. If one of the
produce steady interference only if they have sources is covered with a thin film so as to
1) congruence 2) coherence reduce the intensity of light coming out of it to
3) same intensity 4) same amplitude half, then
13. Four different independent waves are 1) Bright fringes will be less bright and dark fringes
represented by will be less dark
a) y1 =a1 sin ω 1 t b) y2 =a2 sin ω 2 t 2) Bright fringes will be more bright and the dark
π fringes will be more dark
c) y3 =a3 sin ω 3 t d) y4 =a4 sin( ω4 t+ 3 ) 3) Brightness of both types of the fringes will remain
the same
The sustained interference is possible due to
4) Dark region will spread completely
1) a & c 2) a & d 3) c & d
21. For constructive interference between two
4)not possible with any combination waves of equal wavelength, the phase angle
14. Interference fringes in Young’s double slit δ should be such that
experiment with monochromatic light are
δ δ
1) always equispaced 1) cos 2 = −1 2) cos 2 = 0
2) always unequally spaced 2 2
3) both equally and unequally spaced δ δ
3) cos 2 = 1 4) cos 2 = infinite
4) formed by a portion of the wave front. 2 2
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22. Two coherent waves each of amplitude ‘a’ 30. In young’s double slit experiment the slits are
traveling with a phase difference δ when of different length and widths. The amplitude
superpose with each other the resultant of the light waves is directly proportional to
intensity at a given point on the screen is the
1) a 2 (1 + cos δ) 2) 4a 2 (1 + cos δ) 1) length of the slit 2) distance between the slits
3) area of the slits 4) width of slits
3) 2a 2 (1 + cos δ) 4) (1 + cos δ) 31. In a double slit experiment, instead of taking
23. In the set up shown, the two slits S1 and S2 slits of equal widths, one slit is made twice as
are not equidistant from the slit S. wide as the other. Then, in the interference
pattern.
1S 1) The intensities of both the maxima and the minima
S O
increase
2) The intensity of the maxima increases and the
2S minima has zero intensity.
3) The intensity of the maxima decreases and that
The central fringe at O is then of the minima increases.
1) always bright 2) always dark 4) The intensity of the maxima decreases and the
3) either dark or bright depending on the position minima has zero intensity.
of S. 4) neither dark nor bright 32. When the width of slit aperture is increased
24. In young’s experiment of double slit, the by keeping ‘d’ as constant in Young’s
number of times the intensity of the central experiment
bright band greater than the individual 1) Fringe width will increase
intensity of the interfering waves 2)Fringe width will decrease and then increase
1) 2 2) 4 3) 6 4) 16 3)Fringe width first increases then decreases
25. A young’s double slit experiment uses a
monochromatic source. The shape of the 33. 4) Gradually the fringes will be merge
When viewed in white light, soap bubble show
interference fringes formed on the screen is
a colours because of
1) straight line 2) parabola 1) Interference 2) Scattering
3) hyperbola 4) circle 3) Diffraction 4) Dispersion
26. The contrast in the fringes in any interference 34. When petrol drops from a vehicle fall over
pattern depends on : rain water on road surface colours are seen
1) fringe width 2) wave length because of
3) intensity ratio of the sources 1) Dispersion of light 2) Interference of light
4) distance between the sources. 3) Scattering of light 4) Absorption of light
27. If monochromatic red light is replaced by 35. Coherent light is incident on two fine parallel
green light the fringe width becomes slits S1 and S2 as shown in fig. If a dark fringe
1) increase 2) remain same occurs at P, which of the following gives
3) we cannot say 4) decrease possible phase differences for the light waves
28. Interference was observed in interference arriving at P from S1 and S2 ?
chamber, when air was present. Now the
chamber is evacuated, and if the same light S
1
is used, a careful observer will see P
1) no interference
2) interference with central bright band S
2
37. When a thin film of thickness t is placed in the 46. Alternate bright and dark fringes appear in
path of light wave emerging out of the slit, then Young’s double slit experiment due to the
increase in the length of optical path will be phenomenon of
µ 1) Polarisation 2) Diffraction
1) ( µ − 1) t 2) ( µ + 1) t 3) µt 4) 3) Interference 4) Dispersion
t
38. If the Young’s double slit experiment is DIFRACTION OF LIGHT
performed with white light, then 47. The bending of light about corners of an
1) the central maximum will be dark obstacle is called
2) there will not be completely dark fringe 1) Dispersion 2) Refraction
3) the fringe next to the central will be red 3) Deviation 4) Diffraction
4) the fringe next to the central will be violet 48. To observe diffraction, the size of an obstacle
39. Which of the following decides about the 1) Should be of the same order as wave length
contrast between bright and dark fringes in an 2) Should be much larger than the wave length
interference experiment? 3) Has no relation to wave length
1) wavelength 4) May be greater or smaller than the wave length
2) distance between two coherent sources 49. In diffraction pattern
3) fringe width 4) intensity ratio 1) The fringe widths are equal
40. If torch is used in place of monochromatic light 2) The fringe widths are not equal
in Young’s experiment, what will happen? 3) The fringes can not be produced
1) Fringe will occur as from monochromatic source 4) The fringe width may or may not be equal
2) Fringe will appear for a moment and then it will 50. Sun light filtering through a tree leaves often
disappear makes circular patches on the ground because
3) No fringes will appear 1) The sun is round
4) Only bright fringe will appear 2) The space through which light penetrates is
41. At a finite distance from the source, a point round
source of light produces 3) Light is transverse in nature
1) spherical wave front 4) Of diffraction effects
2) plane wavefront 51. In studying diffraction pattern of different
3) cylindrical wavefront obstacles, the effect of
4) both spherical and plane wavefronts 1) full wave front is studied
42. Nature of wave front depends on 2) portion of a wave front is studied
1) shape of source 2) distance of source 3) waves from two coherent sources is studied
3) both 1 and 2 4) none of these 4) waves from one of the coherent source is
43 If Young’s double slit apparatus is shifted from studied.
air to water, then 52. Both light and sound waves produce
1) Fringe width decreases diffraction. It is more difficult to observe the
2) Fringe width increases
diffraction with light waves because.
3) Fringe width remains same
4) Fringe system disappears 1) Light wave do not require medium
44. In Young’s double slit experiment the phase 2) Wavelength of light waves is far smaller
difference between the waves reaching the 3) Light waves are transverse
central fringe and fourth bright fringe will be 4) Speed of light is far greater
1) zero 2) 4π 3) 6π 4) 8π 53. In Young’s double slit experiment
45. Instead of using two slits as in young’s 1) only interference occurs
2) only diffraction occurs
experiment, if we use two separate but identical 3) both interference and diffraction occurs
sodium lamps, which of the following occur 4) polarisation occurs
a) uniform illumination is observed 54. Light travels in a straight line because
b) widely separate interference 1) it is not absorbed by atmosphere
c) very bright maximum 2) its velocity is very high
d) very minimum 3) diffraction effect is negligible
4) due to interference
1) a only 2) a, b only 3) c, d only 4) b, d only
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55. One of the following statements is correct. Pick 62. The surface of crystals can be studied using
out the one 1) diffraction of visible light
1) Diffraction can not take place without 2) diffraction of x-rays
interference 3) interference of sound waves
2) Interference will not take place with out
diffraction. 4) refraction of radio waves
3) Interference and diffraction are the result of 63. The diffraction bands observed in the case of
polarization straight edge producing diffraction effects are
4) The fringe width in Young’s double slit 1) equally spaced like the interference bands
experiment does not depends on the wave length. but with less contrast
56. Diffraction of light is 2) unequally spaced with increasing width as we
1) the bending of light at the surface of separation move away from the edge of geometric shadow
when it travels from rarer medium of denser medium
2) the bending of light at the surface of 3) unequally spaced with decreasing width as we
separation when it travels from denser medium to move away from the edge of geometric shadow
rarer medium 4) equally spaced like the interference bands but
3) encroachment of light into the geometrical with more contrast
shadow of the obstacle placed in its path 64. A we move away from the edge into the
4) emergence of a light ray grazing the surface geometrical shadow of a straight edge, the
of separation when it travels from denser to rarer intensity of illumination
medium 1) Decreases 2) Increases
57. Pick out the correct statements 3) Remains unchanged
1) diffraction is exhibited by all electromagnetic
waves but not by mechanical waves 4) Increase and then decreases
2) diffraction cannot be observed with a plane 65. In Fresnel’s diffraction, wavefront must be
polarized light 1) spherical 2) cylindrical
3) the limit of resolution of a microscope decreases 3) plane 4) both 1 and 2
with increase in the wavelength of light used
4) the width of central maximum in the diffraction RESOLVING POWER
pattern due to single slit increases as wavelength 66. The resolving power of human eye is
increases 1) ≈ 1' 2) ≈ 10 3) ≈ 10' 4) ≈ 5'
58. A lens of focal length f gives diffraction pattern
of Fraunhoffer type of a slit having width a. If 67. Resolving power of a telescope increases with
wavelength of light is λ, the distance of first 1) Increase in focal length of eye piece
dark band and next bright band from axis is 2) Increase in focal length of objective
given by 3) Increase in aperture of eye piece
a λ λ 4) Increase in aperture of objective
1) λ f 2) a f 3) af 4) aλf 68. To increase both the resolving power and
59. The class of diffraction in which incident and magnifying power of a telecscope
diffracted wave fronts are planar is called 1) Both the focal length and aperture of the objec
1) Fresnel diffraction tive has to be increased
2) Fraunhoffer diffraction 2) The focal length of the objective has to be in
3) Huygen’s diffraction creased
4) Newton’s diffraction 3) The aperture of the objective has to be increased
60. Neutron diffraction pattern is used to
determine 4) The wavelength of light has to be decreased
1) Density of solids POLARISATION
2) Atomic number of elements 69. Waves that cannot be polarised are
3) Crystal structure of solid 1) Longitudinal 2) Transverse
4) Refractive index of liquid 3) Electromagnetic 4) Light
61. Geometrical shadow is formed due to the 70. Human eye
phenomenon of 1) Can detect polarised light
1) Diffraction of light 2) Polarisation of light
2) Can not detect polarisation of light
3) Interference of light
4) Rectilinear propagation of light 3) Can detect only circularly polarised light
4) Can detect only linearly polarised light
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71. Polarisation of light was first successfully 80. Polaroid are used
explained by 1) to eliminate head light glare in automobile
1) Corpuscular theory 2) in production of 3-D motion pictures
2) Huygens’ wave theory 3) in sun glasses 4) all the above
3) Electromagnetic wave theory 81. A diffraction pattern is obtained using a beam
4) Planck’s theory
of redlight. What happens if the red light is
72. Plane of polarisation is
1) The plane in which vibrations of the electric replaced by blue light
vector takes place 1) no change
2) A plane perpendicular to the plane in which 2) diffraction bands become narrower and crowded
vibrations of the electric vector takes place together
3) Is perpendicular to the plane of vibration 3) bands beome broader and farther apart
4) Horizontal plane 4) bands disappear
73. In the propagation of polarised light waves, the 82. In a diffraction pattern the width of any fringe
angle between the plane of vibration and the is
plane of polarization is 1) directly proportional to slit width
1) 00 2) 900 3) 450 4) 1800
2) inversely proportional to slit width
74. Transverse wave nature is established by
1) Interference 2) Diffraction 3) Independent of the slit width
3) Polarization 4) All the above 4) None of the above
75. Choose the correct statement. 83. Yellow light is used in a single slit of diffraction
1) the Brewster’s angle is independent of experiment with slit width 0.6 mm. If yellow
wavelength of light. light is replaced by X-rays then the observed
2) the Brewster’s angle is independent of the nature pattern will reveal
of reflecting surface 1) that the central maximum is narrower
3) the Brewster’s angle is different for different 2) more number of fringes
wavelengths 3)less number of firnges 4)no diffraction patterns
4) Brewster’s angle depends on wavelength but not
on the nature of reflecting surface. 84. A beam of light AO is incident on a glass slab
76. The polarising angle for glass is (µ = 1.54) in the direction shown. The reflected
1) same for different kinds of glass ray OB is passed through a Nicol prism. On
2) different for different kinds of glass viewing through a Nicol prism, we find on
3) same for lights of all colours rotating the prism that
4) varies with time A B
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86. Red shift is an illustration of 95. The intensity of the polarized light transmitted
1) low temperature emission through the analyzer is given by
2) high frequency absorption 1) Brewster’s law 2) Malus Law
3) Doppler effect 3) Fresnel’s assumptions 4) law of superposition
96. Statement A: In the interference pattern the
4) unknown phenomenon intensity is same at all points in a brightband
87. If the shift of wavelength of light emitted by a Statement B: In Young’s double slit
star is towards violet, then this shows that star experiment, as we move away from the central
is maximum, the third maximum always comes
1) stationary before the third minimum.
2) moving towards earth 1) Both A and B are true 2) Both A and B are false
3) moving away from earth 3) A is true but B is false4) A is false and B is true
4) Information is incomplete 97. A light of wavelength λ is incident on an object
88. When there is a relative motion of an observer of size b. If a screen is at a distance D from
from a source of light, the apparent change in the object. Identify the correct condition for
its wavelength is termed as the observation of different phenomenon
1) Raman effect 2) Seebeck effect a) if b 2 = Dλ , Fresnel diffraction is observed
3) Doppler’s effect 4) Gravitational effect b) if b 2 >> Dλ , Fraunhoffer diffraction is
89. In the context of Doppler effect in light, the observed
term red shift signifies c) b 2 << Dλ , Fraunhoffer diffraction is
1) decrease in frequency
observed
2) increase in frequency
3) decrease in intensity d) b 2 >> Dλ , the approximation of geometrical
4) increase in intensity optics is applicable
1) a, b and d are true 2) a,c and d are true
90. As we change the colour of light from Red to
3) a and c are true 4) a and d are true
Blue, which of the following is correct for the
polarizing angle and critical angle of glass? DIRECTIONS Q.NO: 98 TO 127
In each of the following questions, a statement
1) the former increases, the latter decreases of Assertion (A) is given followed by a
2) the former decreases, the latter increases corresponding statement of reason (R) just
3) the former increases, the latter increases below it. Of the statement mark the correct
4) the former decreases, the latter decreases answer.
91. Atmospheric refraction is due to 1) Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the
1) changing pressure in the atmosphere correct explanation of ‘A’
2) varying density of atmosphere 2) Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is not the
3) varying temperature of the atmosphere correct explanation of ‘A’
4) both (2) and (3). 3) ‘A’ is true and ‘R’ is false
92. Which of the following phenomenon is not 4) A’ is false and ‘R’ is true
common to sound and light waves 98. Assertion (A) : In Young’s double slit
experiment the band width for red colour is
1) Interferenec 2) Diffraction
more
3) Polarisation 4) Reflection Reason (R) : Wavelength of red is small
93. Polarisation can be produced by 99. Assertion (A) : Thin films such as soap bubble
1) Reflection 2) Refraction or a thin layer of oil on water show beautiful
3) Scattering 4) All of the above colours when illuminated by sunlight
94. An unpolarised light is incident on a surface Reason (R) : The colours are obtained by
separating two transparent media of different dispersion of light only
optical densities at the polarizing angle. Then 100. Assertion (A) : When tiny circular obstacle is
the reflected ray and refracted ray are placed in the path of light from some distance,
1) parallel to each other a bright spot is seen at the centre of the shadow
2) perpendicular to each other of the obstacle.
3) inclined to each other making an angle 450 Reason (R) : Destructive interference occurs
4) none of the above at the centre of the shadow.
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101. Assertion (A) : Coloured spectrum is seen 111. Assertion (A) : In interference pattern intensity
when we look through a fine cotton cloth of successive fringes due to achromatic light
Reason (R) :It is due to the diffraction of white is not same
light on passing through fine slits. Reason (R): In interference, only redistribution
102. Assertion (A) : Diffraction is common in sound of energy takes place
but not common in light waves
112. Assertion (A): Light from two coherent sources
Reason (R) : Wavelength of light is more than
the wavelength of sound is reaching the screen. If the path difference
103. Assertion (A) : We cannot observe diffraction at a point on the screen for yellow light is
pattern from a wide slit illuminated by 3λ / 2 , then the fringe at the point will be
monochromatic light coloured.
Reason (R) : In diffraction pattern, all the Reason (R): Two coherent sources always
bright bands are not of the same intensity. have constant phase relationship
104. Assertion (A) : Transverse wave nature of 113. Assertion (A): No interference pattern is
light is proved by polarisation detected when two coherent sources are very
Reason (R) : According to Maxwell, light is
close to each other. (i.e separation almost zero)
an electromagnetic wave but not mechanical
wave Reason (R): The fringe width is inversely
105. Assertion (A) : Coloured spectrum is seen when proportional to the distance between the two
we look through a cloth slits
Reason (R) : Diffraction of light takes place 114. Assertion (A): In Young’s double slit
when light is travelling through the pores of experiment interference pattern disapperars
cloth when one of the slits is closed
106. Assertion (A) : Young’s double slit experiment Reason (R): Interference occurs due to
can be performed using a source of white light. superimposition of light wave from two
Reason (R) : The wavelength of red light is coherent sources
less than the wavelength of other colors in white
light. 115. Assertion (A): The maximum intensity in
107. (A) : The unpolarised light and polarized light interference pattern is four times the intensity
can be distinguished from each other by using due to each slit of equal width.
Polaroid. Reason (R): Intensity is directly proportional
(R) : A Polaroid is capable of producing plane to square of amplitude.
polarized beams of light. 116. Assertion (A): The fringe obtained at the
108. Assertion (A) : Illumination of the sun at noon centre of the screen is known as zeroth order
is maximum because fringe, or the central fringe
Reason (R): The sun rays are incident almost Reason (R): Path difference between the
normally waves from S1 and S 2 , reaching the central
109. Assertion (A): The phase difference between fringe (or zero order fringe) is zero
any two points on a wave front is zero 117. Assertion (A) : If the phase difference between
Reason (R): Light from the source reaches the light waves emerging from the
every point of the wave front at the same time slits of the Young’s experiment is π -radian,
110. Assertion (A) : In Young’s double slit the central fringe will be dark
experiment white light is used and slits are Reason (R) : Phase difference is equal to
covered with red and blue filters respectively. ( 2π / λ ) times the path difference.
The phase difference at any point on the screen 118. Assertion (A) : At sunrise or at sunset the sun
will continuously change and uniform appears to be reddish while at mid-day the sun
illumination is produced on the screen looks white
Reason (R): Two independent sources of light Reason (R) : Scattering due to dust particles
would no longer act as coherent sources and air molecules
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119. Assertion (A) : If the whole apparatus of 127. (A) : In Young’s double slit experiment the
Young’s experiment is immersed in liquid, the fringes become indistinct if one of the slits is
fringe width will decrease. converd with cellophane paper.
(R) : The cellophane paper decreases the
Reason (R) : The wavelength of light in water wavelength of light.
is more than that in air MATCHING TYPE QUESTIONS
120. Assertion (A) : The soap film in sun light is 128. Match list A and list B accurately
colourful LIST - A LIST - B
Reason(R):Thin films produce interference of a) spherical wave e) linear source
light front
b) plane wave front f) point light source
121. Assertion (A): Coloured spectrum is seen
when we look through a cloth c) cylindrical wave g) at infinite
front distance
Reason (R): Diffraction of light takes place 1) ( a, f ); ( b, g); ( c, e) 2) ( a, f ); ( b, e); ( c, g)
when light is travelling through the pores of 3) ( a, g ); ( b, f); ( c, e) 4) ( a, e ); ( b, g); ( c, f)
cloth 129. Match the following
122. Assertion (A) : Radio waves diffract PART-A PART-B
pronouncedly around the sharp edges of the λD
buildings than visible light waves. a) achromatic light d)
d
Reason (R) : Wave length of radio waves is b) monochromatic e) distance between
comparable to the dimension of the edges of light two successive
the building. bright bands
c) fringe width f) distance between
123. Assertion (A) : When an unpolarised light is two successive dark
incident on a glass plate at Brewster angle, bands
the reflected ray and refracted ray are g) central fringe is
mutually perpendicular always bright
Reason (R) :The refractive index of glass is h) central fringe is
equal to sine of the angle of polarisation. always achromatic
1) a → g b → e , f , g , c → e , f , g
124. Assertion (A) : If two waves of same amplitude
produce a resultant wave of same amplitude, 2) a → g, h b → h , g c → d, e, f
then the phase difference between them may 3) a → e , f , g b → g c → e , f , g
be 120° . 4) a → e b → h, c → g , h
Reason (R) : The resultant amplitude of two 130. Match the following
waves is equal to algebraic sum of amplitude PART-A PART-B
of two waves. a) Polarisation e) All types of waves
125. Assertion (A) : Although the surfaces of a b) interference f) longitudinal waves
goggle lens are curved, it does not have any c) diffraction g) transverse waves
power. d) reflection h)only with
transverse waves
Reason (R) : In case of goggles, both the
curved surfaces have equal radii of curvature. i) stationary waves
produced in
126. (A) : For best contrast between maxima and stretched strings
minima in the interference pattern of Young’s 1) a → g b → e, f , g, i c → e, f , g d → e, f , g
double slit experiment, the intensity of light
emerging out of the two slits should be equal 2) a → h, g b → f , g c → g d → h
3) a → e, f , g b → g c → e, f , g d → g
(R) : The intensity of interference pattern is
proportional to square of amplitude. 4) a → e b → h, i c → g , h d → e
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131. Match the following : 134. In Young’s double slit experiment, what will be
List-I List-II the effects of the following
a) Silver lining of e) polarization by
mountains refraction Column-I Column-II
b) Rectilinear f) transverse nature (A) A thin translucent (p) Fringe width changes.
plate is inserted in
propagation light of light front of one of the
c) Polarization g) diffraction slits.
d) Pile of plates h) ray optics (B) A thin transparent (q) Fringe width remains
glass plate is inserted unaltered.
1) a − h, b − g , c − f , d − e in front of one of the
slits.
2) a − g , b − h, c − e, d − f
(C) The entire set up is (r) Brightness of fringe
3) a − f , b− h, c − h, d − e immersed in water. changes.
4) a − g , b − h ,c − f , d − e (D) Both slits are covered (s) Brightness of fringe
with translucent paper. remains unaltered.
132. Match the following
(t) Fringe width and
List-I List-II brightness are directly
a) coherent, e) Malus law related.
monochromatic
1) A – q,r, B – q, s, C – p, r, D – q, r
highly unidirectionally 2) A – q,r, B – q, s, C – p, s, D – q, r
b) I = I 0 cos 2 θ f) Polariod 3) A – p,r, B – q, s, C – p, s, D – q, r
4) A – q,s, B – q, t, C – p, s, D – q, r
c) Selective g) Spherical wave
absorption is front C.U.Q - KEY
exhibited by 1) 4 2) 2 3) 4 4) 1 5) 2 6) 4 7) 2
d) Fresnel diffraction h) LASER 8) 2 9) 2 10) 3 11) 3 12) 2 13) 4 14) 1
1) a − h, b − e, c − f , d − g 15) 3 16) 4 17) 3 18) 3 19) 1 20) 1 21) 3
22) 3 23) 3 24) 2 25) 3 26) 3 27) 4 28) 2
2) a − g , b − h, c − e, d − f
29) 2 30) 3 31) 1 32) 2 33) 1 34) 2 35) 3
3) a − h, b − g , c − e, d − f 36) 3 37) 1 38) 3 39) 4 40) 3 41) 1 42) 3
4) a − g , b − h ,c − f , d − e 43) 1 44) 4 45) 1 46) 3 47) 4 48) 1 49) 2
50) 4 51) 2 52) 2 53) 3 54) 3 55) 1 56) 3
133. Match the following
57) 4 58) 2 59) 2 60) 3 61) 4 62) 2 63) 3
List-I List-II
64) 1 65) 4 66) 1 67) 4 68) 4 69) 1 70) 2
a) Interference e) Thamos young
71) 3 72) 1 73) 2 74) 3 75) 3 76) 2 77) 3
b) Polarisation by f) Bartholinus
reflection 78) 2 79) 2 80) 4 81) 2 82) 2 83) 4 84) 4
c) Diffraction g) Grimaldi 85) 2 86) 3 87) 2 88) 3 89) 1 90) 1 91) 4
92) 3 93) 4 94) 2 95) 2 96) 1 97) 2 98) 3
d) Polarisation by h) Malus
99) 3 100)3 101)1 102)3 103)2 104)2 105)1
refraction
106)3 107)1 108)1 109)1 110)1 111)1 112)4
1) a − e, b − g , c − f , d − h 113)1 114)1 115)2 116)1 117)2 118)1 119)3
2) a − h, b − f , c −g , d − e 120)1 121)1 122)1 123)3 124)3 125)1 126)2
127)3 128)1 129) 2130)1 131)4 132)1 133)3
3) a − e, b − h, c − g , d − f
134) 2
4) a − h, b − g , c − f , d − e
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