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Light Waves Single slit diffraction and double slit interferance
Chapter 29 A Light Waves Single slit diffraction and double slit interferance
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According to Huygens’ principle, every point on a wave
is a diffraction source. is the superposition of every other wave. is perpendicular to the rays of the waves. behaves as a source of new waves. Answer: D
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According to Huygens’ principle, every point on a wave
is a diffraction source. is the superposition of every other wave. is perpendicular to the rays of the waves. behaves as a source of new waves. Answer: D
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Diffraction is more pronounced for waves passing
through small openings. through large openings. from one medium to another. from shadow regions. Answer: A
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Diffraction is more pronounced for waves passing
through small openings. through large openings. from one medium to another. from shadow regions. Answer: A
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Diffraction can occur for
sound. ultrasound. light. waves of all kinds. Answer: D
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Diffraction can occur for
sound. ultrasound. light. waves of all kinds. Answer: D
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For viewing tiny objects in an optical microscope, diffraction is
helpful. a hindrance. Sometimes either of these. not a factor. Answer: B
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For viewing tiny objects in an optical microscope, diffraction is
helpful. a hindrance. Sometimes either of these. not a factor. Answer: B
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A diffraction grating relies on light
interference. variations in amplitude. variations in brightness. being composed of photons. Answer: A
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A diffraction grating relies on light
interference. variations in amplitude. variations in brightness. being composed of photons. Answer: A
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When light undergoes interference, it can sometimes
increase in amplitude. cancel completely. Both of these. None of these. Answer: C
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When light undergoes interference, it can sometimes
increase in amplitude. cancel completely. Both of these. None of these. Answer: C Explanation: Light can build in amplitude by constructive interference and can cancel by destructive interference.
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When light undergoes interference, the quantity most affected is its
frequency. amplitude. wave nature. phase. Answer: B
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When light undergoes interference, the quantity most affected is its
frequency. amplitude. wave nature. phase. Answer: B
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Interference can be exhibited by
sound waves. light waves. standing waves. all waves. Answer: D
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Interference can be exhibited by
sound waves. light waves. standing waves. all waves. Answer: D
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