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Q.1 The wavelength 10060 A belongs to

A Infrared spectrum B Ultraviolet spectrum

C Visible spectrum D Green Light

Q.2 Monochromatic green light has wavelength of 520 nm in the wavelength of this light inside glass of refractive index 1.5 is
approximately
A 300 nm B 340nm

C 520nm D 780nm

Q.3 The property of light waves that leads to the phenomenon of colour is

A Velocity B Amplitude

C Quality D Wavelength

Q. 4 The light waves meet at time when one has the Instantaneous amplitude A and other has the Instantaneous amplitude B There
combined amplitude is
A (A+B) B (A+B) or (A-B)

C (A-B) D in terminate

Q. 5 Which of the following phenomenon can not be explained by wave theory of light

A Refraction B Interference

C Photoelectric effect D Polarization

Q. 6 Which of the following is not a property of light wave

A The redistribution of energy takes place B The can travel through vaccum

C They are transverse; waves D They travel at the same speed through glass and water

Q. 7 Which is not associated with light waves

A Transmission of energy B Interference

C Diffraction D Longitudinal vibration

Q. 8 Formation of colour in a thin film of oil is due to

A Interference of light waves B Diffraction of light waves

C Scattering of light rays rays D Dispersion of light rays

Q. 9 Newton's rings are formed due to the phenomenon of:

A Reflection B Refraction

C Diffraction D Interference

Q. 10 Not true for steady interference pattern

A The two-waves should be of same amplitude B The two waves should be coherent

C The two waves should travel in the opposite D The two waves should be monochromatic
direction through the medium
Q. 11 Two monochromatic waves of same wavelength are travelling through a medium. They can interfere destructively.
provided their path difference is
A 2λ B λ

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C 5/2λ D 5λ

Q. 12 For constructive interference the path difference should be:

A Zero or integral multiple of wavelength B Only integral multiple of wavelength

C Zero or odd multiple of wavelength Odd

D multiple or wave length

Q. 13 The two light waves can interference destructively if:

A They reach a point in phase B They reach a point out of phase by a radian

C They are travelling through a medium in opposite directionD None of these

Q. 14 Newton's rings can be obtained by using

A Plano convex lens of small radius of curvature B Plano convex lens of large radius of curvature

C Concave lens of large radius of curvature D Flat glass slab

Q. 15 In Newton's rings the central spot is

A Always bright B Always dark

C Can be bright or dark D Of blue colour

Q. 16 The conditions for the production of constructive and destructive interference are reversed due to the fact that on striking the
thin film
A Two rays of spitted light undergo phase change of 1800 B One of two rays of spitted light undergo phase change of
1800
C Light is diffracted D Light is polarised

Q. 17 When electromagnetic waves strikes on the surface of denser medium they are

A Reflected in phase B Reflected out of phase by 1800

C Refracted D They are completely absorbed

Q. 18 Diffraction is a special type of

A Reflection B Refraction

C interference D Polarisation

Q. 19 Fresnel s type diffraction is observed when

A Only screen is placed at finite distance B Only source is placed at finite distance

C Both source nor screen is at finite distance D Neither source nor screen is at finite distance

Q. 20 Fraunhofer s diffraction is observed when

A Only screen is placed at finite distance B Only source is placed at finite distance

C Neither source nor screen is at finite distance D None of these

Q. 21 In Fraunhofer diffraction wave front used is

A Spherical B Circular

C Plane D conical

Q. 22 In diffraction pattern of monochromatic light the bright band formed are

A Of uniform intensity B Are of non-uniform intensity

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C Of uniform width D Are of different colors

Q. 23 The points of constructive interference of light are

A Always bright B May be bright or dark

C Always dark D Neighter bight nor dark

Q. 24 The diffraction observed by diffracting grating can also be termed as

A Single slit diffraction B Double slit diffraction

C Multiple slit diffraction D Fresnels diffraction

Q. 25 The grating used to observe, diffraction of visible light can have approximately

A 300 lines per cm B 3000 lines per cm

C 15000 lines per cm D 30 lines per cm

Q. 26 The phenomenon of Newton's rings can be used to check

A Wavelength of monochromatic light B Phase coherence of two sources

C Flatness of any glass surface D Velocity of light

Q. 27 The path difference corresponding to a phase difference of.n radian is

A 2λ B λ/2

C λ/4 D λ

Q. 28 Fringe width is defined as the distance between two consecutive

A Crests B Bright fringes only

C Dark fringes only D Bright or dark fringes

Q. 29 when Newton's rings interference pattern is viewed from above by means of reflected light, the central spot is

A Dark B Multi coloured

C Bright D None of these

Q. 30 There are two types of diffraction Fresnel and:

A Michelson B De Broglie

C Fraunhoffer D Huygens

Q. 31 Constructive and destructive superposition of waves is observed in

A Polarisation B Interference

C refraction D None of these

Q. 32 The intensity of a wave is proportional to the square of

A Amplitude B Time

C Intensity D wavelength

Q. 33 The colours in soap bubbles, oil slick etc. in a thin film is due to

A Diffraction B Polarization

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C interference D None of these

Q. 34 To produce interference, the sources must be

A Intense B Incoherent

C Coherent D None of these

Q. 35 Which of the following light would produce an interference pattern with the largest separation between the bright fringes

A Red B Orange

C Green D Blue

Q. 36 Colour in soap bubble is due to

A Polarization of light B Interference of light

C Reflection of light D None of these

Q. 37 A lens (n=1.52) is coated with a film of magnesium fluoride (n=1.25) What should be the least thickness of the film in order to
minimize reflected light with a wavelength of 550nm.
A 6.0x10-7m B 1.8x10-6m

C 1x10-7m D 4.8x10-6m

Q. 38 A single slit diffraction pattern is obtained on a screen using yellow light. If the yellow light is replaced by bri . light without
making any other changes in the experimental set up, what will happen to the diffraction bands?
A Bands will become narrower and crowded together B Bands will become broader and further apart

C Bands will become broader and crowded together D Bands will become narrower and farther apart

Q. 39 Light is normally incident on a thin soap film and is reflected. If the wavelength of this light is “L”and the index of refraction of
the soap film is “N” complete distractive interference will occurs for a film thickness of
A L/8N B L/4N

C L/2N D 3L/4N

Q. 40 If the path difference between the two rays is λ/2 then phase difference between them is

A 0 B π

C π/2 D 2π

Q. 41 Newton's rings illustrate the phenomenon of

A Interference B Diffraction

C Polarization D None of these

Q. 42 The diameter of Dark ring in Newton's ring is Directly proportional to the square root of the

A natural numbers B Imaginary numbers

C square root of even numbers D Odd numbers

Q. 43 The source of light is said to be coherent, if the wave produced by them have the same

A Wavelength B Amplitude

C Wavelength and constant phase difference D Amplitude and the same wavelength

Q. 44 When light wave incident through air on glass surface then change of phase difference between incident and reflected light is

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A 0 B π

C π/2 D 2π

Q. 45 When light wave incident through air on glass surface then Change of path difference between incident and reflected light is

A 0 B λ

C λ/2 D 2λ

Q. 46 The formation of interference fringes is in accordance with law of conservation of energy .Above statement is

A True B False

C May true or false D Cannot be interpreted

Q. 47 If two waves of same amplitude interfere constructively then the resultant amplitude at the point of interference

A Increases B Decrease

C Cannot be predicted D None of above

Q. 48 The Wavelength A is always equivalent to the phase of

A π B 2π

C 3π D π/2

Q. 49 When light wave is reflected by the surface from the optically rarer medium then it suffers a phase change or path change

A π or λ/2 B 2πor λ/2

C π/2 or λ D 0

Q. 50 The path difference between two diffracted rayfor the thin film of thickness “t” is

A 2µtcosr B 2µtcosr+_λ/2

C 2µtcosr=nλ D 2µtcosr=(2n+1)λ/2

Q. 51 The condition for bright fringe in reflected thin film is

A 2µtcosr 3λ/2 B 2µtcosr=2λ/2

C 2µtcosr=nλ D 2µtcosr=(2n+1)λ/2

Q. 52 The condition for the dark fringe in reflected thin film is

A 2µtcosr B 2µtcosr+_ λ/2

C 2µtcosr=nλ D 2µtcosr=(2n+1)λ/2

Q. 53 The condition for the effective path difference between the two transmitted rays in thin him is

A 2µtcosr B 2µtcosr+ λ/2

C 2µtcosr=nλ D 2µtcosr=(2n+1)λ/2

Q. 54 The condition for the Dark fringe in transmitted systems is

A 2µtcosr B 2µtcosr+ λ/2

C 2µtcosr=nλ D 2µtcosr=(2n+1)λ/2

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Q. 55 The condition for the bright fringes in transmitted system is

A 2µtcosr B 2µtcosr+ λ/2

C 2µtcosr=nλ D 2µtcosr=(2n+1)λ/2

Q. 56 The effective path difference between the two reflected rays for the wedge shaped film having wedgeangle 'ἀ' is

A 2µtcos(r+α) B 2µtcos(r+α) + λ/2

C 2µtcosα-λ D 2µtcosr=(2n+1)λ/2

Q. 57 The fringe width between two fringes is

A Directly proportional to wavelength of light B Inversely proportional to wavelength of light

C Independent on wavelength of light D Directly proportional to square root of wavelength of

light.
Q. 58 Which of the following is correct regarding the fringe width?

A It depends on wavelength of light & angle of wedge B It depends on wavelength, angle of wedge thickness of
wedge
C depends on R.I of film, wavelength of light and angle D All above are correct
of wedge
Q. 59 For formation of Newton’s ring, which type of lens is used in laboratory

A Plano-convex B Convex

C Concave D Plane glass plate

Q. 60 The Newton's rings are formed due to the waves reflected from

A Top and bottom surface of thin film formed B Top of thin films
between the plates
C Bottom of air films D Any reflected ray

Q.61 In Newton's rings by monochromatic source of light ,for reflected system at point of contact i.e. t=0 , the path difference between
two reflected ray is
A λ B λ/2

C 2λ D 0

Q.62 In Newton's rings experiment diameter of bright ring in reflected system is

A Proportional to even natural numbers B Proportional to square root of odd natural numbers

C Proportions! square odd natural no. D Does not depend on natural number

Q.63 In Newton's rings by for monochromatic source of light, in transmitted system at point of contact i.e. t=0 and hence central ring
is appeared as
A central ring is appeared as
Bright B Dark

C Yellow D Can,t say

Q. 64 Unknown wavelength of sodium light by Newton's rings method can be determined by formula.

A λ= D2n+p - D2n /4pR B λ= D2n+p + D2n /4pR

C λ= Dn+p + D2n /4pR D λ= D2n+p - D2n /4npR

Q. 65 Newton's rings Experiment radius of curvature of a plans-convex lens W be determined by the formula

A R= Slope/4λ B R= Slope/λ

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C R= Slope/8λ D R= Slope/2λ

Q. 66 By using Newton's rings experiment, the R.I. of liquid can be determines by the using formula

A µ=D2n(air) / D2n(liq) B µ=D2n(air) X D2n(liq)

C µ=D2n(air) + D2n(liq) D µ=D2n(liq) / D2n(air)

Q. 67 In Newton’s ring experiment, for monochromatic source of light , if the plano-convex lens is lifted above the plane glass plate
then
A Only dark appearance seen B Only bright appearance seen

C No change D Cant’s say

Q. 68 If the gap between plano- convex lens and plane glass plate filled with the liquid instead of air then

A Diameter of rings increases B Diameter of rings decreases

C Diameter of rings does not change D All above are correct

Q. 69 In Newton’s ring experiment to get a central ring to be a bright for reflected system then one should have

A µ1>µ2>µ3 B µ1< µ2<µ3

C µ1<µ2>µ3 D Both A and B

Q. 70 For an antireflection coating the reflected ray should satisfy the Condition of

A Destructive interference B Constructive interference

C Both D Not necessary to satisfy any condition

Q. 71 If the two waves maintain a constant phase difference over---------------- then they are said to be

A Frequency and time B Distance and speed

C Speed and time D Distance and time

Q. 72 In optics, waver having a single frequency and wavelength are called-------------waves

A perfect B Monochromatic

C polarized D coherent

Q. 73 A light wave is a harmonic electromagnetic wave consisting of periodically varying electric and magnetic field
oscillating at angle to each other
A 90° B 00

C 45° D 1800

Q. 74 For coverent wave the difference in their phases -------------

A is zero B is 2π

C May have any value between zero to 2π radian D Will never be constant

Q. 75 When a ray is reflected from--------------medium, a path change of ----------occur for the ray

A Denser to rare and λ/2 B Rare to denser andλ

C Rare to denser andλ/2 D Denser to rare and λ

Q. 76 The visible range of electromagnetic spectrum is

A 2000 Ao to 4000 Ao B 3500 Ao to 7000 Ao

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C 0.4 micron' to 0.8 micron D 1000 Ao to 4000 Ao

Q. 77 For thin film to produce the interference pattern

A The thickness of the film should be of the order of B The thickness of the film should be slightl greater than
wavelength of light wavelength'of light
C The thickness of the film should be slightly greater D There is no such condition
than wavelength of light
Q.78 In rainy days the oily films spread on the rod appear colored in sunlight because

A The rays entering in the film are reflected back and B The oily film contains various pigments which are colored
interfere constructively and destructively
C Certain colors are reflected and certain colors are D The thin film acts as a dispersive device like a prism and
absorbed hence disperses the light in to spectrum
Q. 79 If the days are not rainy then on dry roads the films are not observed colored because

A The film is maximumly absorbed in the road and the B The thickness of the film becomes very much lesser than
color producing pigments are also absorbed the wavelength of the light and such film can’t produce
interference pattern
C On dry road the thin film becomes excessively rougt D The fringe on the dry road can’t reflect the light ,the light
and hence can’t produce the interference pattern is compleately absorbed in the film

Q. 80 According to Stokes's law the phase of the light is reversed when the light is

A refected due to a denser medium B Reflected due to a rarer medium

C Transmitted from denser to rarer medium D Transmitted from rarer to denser medium

Q. 81 According to Stoke’s law the phase of the light is not reversed when

A Light is reflected from denser medium B Light is reflected from medium from medium of very high
refractive index to very low refractive index
C Light is reflected from denser medium to relatively D Transmitted from rarer to denser medium
less denser medium
Q. 82 In the equation for path difference of a thin film for reflected system (P.D.=2µtcosr) the factor ± λ/2 will be present, when

A If one of the ray is reflected from denser medium B When both the rays are reflected from denser medium
and another from rarer medium
C When both the rays are reflected from rarer medium D None of the above

Q. 83 In the equation for path difference of a thin film for reflected system (P.D.=2µtcosr) the factor ± λ/2 will be present, when

A If the medium above the film and below the film B If the medium above the film is denser and medium
is denser than the film below the film is rarer
C If the medium above the film and below the film is D None of the above
rarer than the film
Q. 84 In the equation for path difference of a thin film reflected system (P.D.=2µtcosr) the factor ± λ/2 will be present, when

A If the medium above the film is dense B If the medium above the film is rarer and medium below
the film is denser
C If the medium above the film and below the D None of the above
film is rarer than the film
Q.85 In the equation for path difference of a thin film for reflected system absent, (P.D.=2µtcosr) the factor ± λ/2 will be absent
when
A When upper ray is reflected from denser medium B When the upper ray is reflected from denser medium and
and lower ray is reflected from denser medium lower ray is reflected from rarer medium
C When the upper ray is reflected from rarer medium D None of the above
and lower ray is reflected from the denser medium

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Q. 86 In the equation for path difference of a thin film for a reflected system (P.D.=2µtcosr) the factor ± λ/2 will be absent when

A When the upper ray is reflected from denser B When the upper ray is reflected from rarer medium and
medium and lower ray is reflected from rarer lower ray is reflected from the denser medium
C When
mediumthe upper ray is reflected from rarer medium D None of the above
and lower ray is reflected from rarer medium
Q. 87 In the equation for path difference of a thin film for reflected system (P.D.=2µtcosr) the factor ± λ/2 will be absent when

A When the upper ray is reflected from denser medium B When the upper ray is reflected from rarer medium and
and lower ray is reflected from rarer medium lower ray is reflected from the denser medium
C When the upper ray is reflected from rarer medium D None of the above
and lower ray is reflected from rarer medium
Q. 88 In the equation for path difference of a thin film for transmitted system

A if one of the ray is reflected from denser medium B When both the rays are renewed from denser medium
and another from rarer medium
C When both the rays are reflected from rarer medium D None of the above

Q. 89 In the equation for path difference of a thin film for transmitted system

A If the medium above the film is denser and medium B If the medium above the film and below the film is denser
below the film is rarer than the film
C If the medium below the film is rarer and medium D None of the above
below the film is denser
Q. 90 For antireflections coating the coated layer should have

A Higher R.I. than the substrate glass plate B Lower R.I. than the substrate glass plate

C Equal R.l. to glass plate D None of above

Q. 91 The effective path or phase difference between the reflected rays for antirefiection films

A λ/4 or π/2 B λ or π/2

C λ/2 or π D 2λor π/2

Q. 92 Bending of light around the straight edge of obstacle and spreading into its geometrical shadow is called as

A Diffraction B Interference

C Polarization D Dispersion

Q. 93 The necessary condition for the diffraction of light is

A Size of obstacle should be greater than wavelength of B Size of obstacle should be of the order of the wavelength
light of light
C Size of obstacle should be less than wavelength of D Any size obstacle gives the diffraction pattern.
light
Q. 94 In the Fresnel diffraction the incident wave front is

A Spherical B Cylindrical

C Spherical or cylindrical D Plane

Q. 95 The fringes are perfectly dark in

A Interference B Diffraction

C Both interference & diffraction D All are correct

Q. 96 In diffraction pattern fringe width of various fringes

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A Always equal B Never equal

C Can be equalized D AII are correct

Q. 97 When white light is incident on diffraction grating, the color of light that will be most deviated from zero th order band is

A Yellow B Violet

C Indigo D Red

Q. 98 Maximum number of orders available with a grating is

A Independent of grating element B Directly proportional to grating element

C Inversely proportional to grating element D Directly proportional to wavelength

Q. 99 If the frequent as of the two waves are different, the phase difference between the vibration

A Changes with time B Changes with wavelength

C Changes with Born time and wavelength D Will remain constant

Q. 100 When a film of uniform thickness is exposed to a point source of a monochromatic source then the corresponding fringes are

A Straight B Circular

C Conical D Hyperbolic

Q. 101 When a film of uniform thickness is exposed to a broad and monochromatic source then the corresponding fringes are

A Straight B Circular

C Conical D none of above

Q. 102 When the wedge angle of the film increases, the fringe width is

A decreased B Increased

C There is no change D Increased and then decreased

Q. 103 When the wedge angle of the film decreases, the fringe width is

A Decreased B Increased

C There is no change D increased and then decreased

Q. 104 A wedge shaped film produces an interference pattern. It is immersed in a medium of higher refractive index. Then the fringe
width will
A Decrease B Increase

C There will not be any noticeable change D The fringes will become invisible and undefined

Q. 105 A wedge shaped film produces an interference pattern. It is immersed in a medium of lower refractive index Then the fringe
width will
A Decrease B Increase

C There will not be any noticeable change D The fringes will become invisible and ill- defined

Q. 106 As shown in the figure a wedge shaped film is formed using a spacer. If the spacer is made thicker then the fringe width will

Spacer

A Decrease B Increase

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C There will not be any noticeable change D The fringes will become invisible and ill- defined

Q. 107 As shown in the figure a wedge shaped film is formed using a spacer. If the spacer is made thinner then the fringe width will

Spacer

A Decrease B increase

C There will not be any noticeable change D The fringes will become invisible

Q. 108 As shown in the figure a wedge shaped film is formed using a spacer. If the spacer is taken away then the fringe width will

Spacer

A Decrease B increase

C There will not be any noticeable change D The fringes will become invisible

Q. 109 As shown in the figure a wedge shaped film is formed using a spacer. If the spacer is taken towards the edge fringe width will

Spacer
A Decrease B Increase

C There will not be any noticeable change D The fringes will become invisible

Q. 110 A wedge shaped film is a convenient tool for measuring the diameters of thin wires because

A The fringe width is directly proportional to the B The fringe width is inversely proportional to the
thickness of the wire thickness of the wire

C The fringe width is inversely proportional to D None of the above

thinness of the wire
Q.111 In case of wedge shaped film, the fringes are produced in a plane defined by

A Edge of the film and the lower surface of the film B Edge of the film and upper surface of the film

C Upper and lower surface of the film D None of the above

Q. 112 Consider two wedge shaped films as shown in following, two diagrams. The fringes in fig 1 and 2 will be

Figure 1 Figure 2

A Same B Not be same

C Anti-parallel D Curved but with opposite curvatures

Q. 113 The diffracted wavelength In Fraunhofer diffraction is

A spherical B cylindrical

C plane D none of above

Q. 114
The path difference between the rays diffracted from slit of width Δx is
A Δxcosθ B Δxsinθ

C Δxcotθ D Δxtanθ

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Q. 115
The principal maxima is obtained when θ
A 90° B 30°

C 45° D 0°

Q. 116 The intensity of central bright band in the case of diffraction is --------------------

A maximum B minimum

C varies between max to min D none of above

Q. 117 When circular aperture is used in Fraunhofer diffraction, the diffraction pattern consist of

A central bright disc surrounded by alternate dark and B central faint rings surrounded by bright ring
brigh rings
C only bright ring D only dark ring

Q. 118 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑁𝛽 2

Iθ = I m ( s) 2 ( ) 1st term in the equation indicates
𝛼 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛽

A intensity of double slit diffraction B interference term due to N slits

C intensity form single slit diffraction D none of above

Q. 119 In plane diffraction grating the condition for principle maxima given by

A (a+b)sinθ = nλ B (a+b)cosθ = nλ

C (a+b)tanθ = nλ D asinθ = nλ

Q. 120 How many lines are required to produce diffraction of visible light

A 160 per inch B 1500 per inch

C 15000 per inch D 1600 per inch

Q. 121 A slit of width 'a' is illuminated by white light. For what value of 'a' will the first minimum, for red light fall at an angle of 30°?
Wavelength of red light is 6500A0.

A 1.3X10-4 cm B 1.3.X 10-5 cm

C 2.3 X 10-4 cm D 1.3 X 10‘3 cm

Q. 122 What is the hightest order spectrum that is visible with light of wavelength 6000A° by means of a grating having 5000 liner per
cm?
A mmax = 3 B mmax = 5

C mmax = 6 D mmax = 4

Q. 123 The reflected light from very thick film is

A black B blue

C all colures D white

Q. 124 In constructive interference ,

A amplitude of two waves are added B amplitude of two waves are subtracted

C amplitude of first wave is divided by amplitude of D multiplication of amplitude of two wave

second wave

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Q. 125 Interference patterns of reflected and transmitted monochromatic light are

A same B complementary

C different D none of above

Q. 126 In non-reflectipg coatings thickness of coating is

A λ/2μ B λ/3μ

C λ/5μ D λ/4μ

Q. 127 The material is said to be optically flat when fringes observed are

A parallel and equidistant B concave

C convex D circular and equidistant

Q. 128 What should be the thickness of oil film on the water surface to enable to enabie one to see the colors in it

A 1nm B 1mm

C 1μm D 1 cm

Q. 129 A transparent film of retractile index 1.5 is viewed m reflected monochromatic light of wavelength 6000A0. if the angle of
refraction in the film is 600. What is smallest thickness of the film to make it appear dark ?
A 4 x 10-4 mm B 5 x 10-4 mm

C 5 x 10-4 mm D 7 x 10-4 mm

Q. 130 Two independent monochromatic sodium lamps cannot produce interference because

A The frequencies of the two sources is different B The phase difference between the two sources changes
with respect to time
C The amplitudes of the two sources are different D None of these

Q. 131 The nth bright ring is obtained by a newton's ring set up in air has the diameter Dn. When the newton's ring set up is immersed
in liquid of refractive index μ, the diameter of nth bright ring will be
A μDn B Dn

C μ/Dn D None of these

Q. 132 Light of wavelength 600 nm falls on a soap bubble (μ = 1.33) from air. What is the change in phase for light reflected from upper
surface
A O B π/2

C 2π D None of above

Q.133 The position of minima in diffraction pattern due to a single slit are expressed by

A asinθ = nλ B asinθ = (2n+l)λ/2

C asinθ = nλ/2 D asinθ = (2n+l)λ

Q.134 The position of secondary maxima in diffraction pattern due to a single slit are expressed by

A asinθ = nλ B asinθ = (2n+l)λ/2

C asinθ = nλ/2 D asinθ = (2n+l)λ

Q.135 When a wave of wavelength of 0.002 cm is made incident normally on a slit of width 0.004cm,then the semiangular width of
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A 60° B 30°

C 75° D 45°

Q.136 On increasing the slit width of a single slit,:the width of central maximum
A Increases B remains constant

C decreases D becomes zero

Q.137 The diffraction pattern obtained by a single slit are of

A unequal width and equal intensity B equal width and unequal intensity

C equal width and equal intensity D unequal width and unequal intensity

Q.138 Diffraction effects are easier to notice in the case of sound waves than in the case of light wave, because
A sound waves are longitudinal waves B sound waves of mechanical waves

C sound waves are of shorter wavelength D sound waves are of longer wavelength

Q.139 Increasing the number of lines per centimeter on diffraction grating

A allows one to use longer wavelengths of light B allows one to use shorter wavelengths of light

C increases the spread of the spacing between D decreases the spread of the spacing between principal
principal maxima maxima
Q.140 A diffraction grating is used to determine the wavelength of light. In using the same grating, illuminated by red light compared
to blue light, the angle of diffraction for the first order maxima is
A Equal for both red and blue light B Greater for red light than blue light

C lesser for red light than blue ligh D is same for red light than blue light

Q.141 A diffraction grating has 4000 lines per cm. The angle between the central maximum and the third order maximum is 36°. What
is the wavelength of the light
A 240 nm B 490nm

C 570nm D 620nm

Q.142 A single slit forms a diffraction pattern, with the first minimum at angle of 40° from central maximum. Monochromatic light of
6400A0. The width of the slit in A0 is
A 9960 B 9140

C 9550 D 8730

Q.143 If the intensity of the central maximum in a single slit diffraction pattern has intensity l 0. What is the approximate intensity of
the first secondary maxima?
A 0.045 l0 B 0.25 l0

C 0.5 l0 D 0.095 l0

Q.144 In Newton' rings experiment, monochromatic source of light is used because,

A Newton's rings produced are clear and distinct B Newton’s rings cannot be produced using another source
of light
C Monochromatic source is economical D
Monochromatic source is easily available
Q.145 Optical path difference between two sets of similar waves from the same source arriving at a point on the screen is 199.5 λ. If
the path difference is 0.012 cm, the wavelength of light used is

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A 6.015xl0 cm-3
B 6015 A0

C 6015 m D 6.015xl0-5 m

Q.146 When monochromatic light shines through two closely spaced narrow slits and onto a screen some distance away, the pattern
on the screen has
A one large dark spot. B one large bright spot.
C the screen has alternating dark and light bands D None of the above

Q.147 Interference can be shown by using

A water waves B lightwaves

C soundwaves D all of the above

Q.148 Monochromatic light refers to light that is

A no color B white

C one color D all of the above

Q.149 A red light is observed on surface of soap bubble in reflection, it means that red wavelength satisfies....condition of
interference in reflection

A Destructive B constructive

C Non constructive D Same

Q.150 A red light is observed on surface of soap bubble in reflection. It means that red wavelength satisfies ....conditio of
interference in transmission.
A None B Uniform

C destructive D constructive

Q.151 A red light is not observed on surface of soap bubble. It means that red wavelength satisfies ....condition of interference in
reflection.

A None of this B constructive

C Uniform D destructive

Q.152 A red lght is observed inside the soap bubble. It means that red wavelength satisfies ....condition of interference in
transmission
A constructive B Non constructive

C destructive D none of this

Q.153 A parallel film is a special case of wedge shape film having angle of wedge

A 45 B 0

C 90 D 180

Q.154 The diameter of Newton ring ........................................ ..... if a Plano convex lens of higher radius is used.

A Decreases B increases

C Does not change D become nearly zero

Q.155 The diameter of Newton's ring ............................................ if the light of higher wavelength is used.

A become nearly zero B Decreases

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C increases D Does not change

Q.156 The diameter of Newton ring ............................................... if oil is replaced by air.

A Does not change B Decreases

C become nearly zero D increases

Q.157 The diameter of Newton ring ............................................... if the light of lower wavelength is used.

A decreases B become nearly zero

C increases D Does not change

Q.158 In Newton's ring experiment ,with air as a medium between Plano convex lens and glass plate, diameter of n th dark ring is

A √4nλR B √4nR

C √(2n-1)2λR D √4nR/R

Q.159 In Newton's ring experiment ,with air as a medium between plano convex lens and glass plate, diameter of n tn bright ring is...

A √2nλR B √(2n-1)2λR

C √4nλR D √4nλR/μ

Q.160 In newtons ring experiment ,with oil as a medium between plano convex lens and glass plate,diameter of nth dark ring is………

A √4nλR B √2nλR

C √4nλR/μ D None of these

Q.161 In newtons ring experiment ,with oil as a medium between plano convex lens and glass plate,diameter of n th bright ring is……..

A √(2n-1)2λR B √4nλR/μ

C √4nλR D √(2n-1)2λR/μ

Q.162 In newtons ring experiment diameter of a certain bright ring is 0.65 cm and that of 10 th ring beyond it is 0.95 cm. if wavelength
of light is 6000 A0 calculate the radius of plano convex lens.

A 200cm B 20 cm

C 400 cm D 4 cm

Q.163 Which of the following statements is correct?

A Optical path between two points can never be less B Optical path between two points can never be greater
than the geometrical path difference than the geometrical path difference

C Optical path and geometrical path difference D None of above

between two points are equal
Q.164 In Fraunhoffer diffraction, the path difference between the rays before entering the slit = .................................. ...

A 0.1 B 1

C 0 D 5

Q.165 In Fresnel diffraction, the path difference between the rays forming the diffraction pattern depends upon
A Climate B angle of diffraction

C distance of slit from source D both b and c

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Q.166 Path difference = ...............................Phase difference
A λ B λ/2π

C 1 D 2π

Q.167 Intensity at any point on the screen at angle θ for Fraunhoffer single slit is given by l 0=

A (
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼
)2 B sin-1(nλ/a)
𝛼
C 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝜶 D (n/2)π
Im ( )2
𝜶
Q.168 Principal maxima for fraunhoffer single slit diffraction is obtained at θ=

A nλ B (n/2)π

C 1 D 0

Q.169 The minima for fraunhoffer single slit diffraction is obtained at θ=

A sin-1(nλ/a) B (
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼
)2
𝛼
C 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼 D sin(nλ/a)

Q.170 Intensity of secondary maxima in fraunhoffers single slit is obtained at α=

A (n/2)π B (n+1/2)π

C 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼 D 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼
( )2
𝛼
Q.171 Width of central maxima for single slit fraunhoffer diffraction is =

A 2aD/λ B (n+1/2)π

C 2λD/a D 2λ/a

Q.172 The condition for principal maxima in grating is Iθ= .................................. x Intensity due to single slit.

A N2 B (
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼
)2
𝛼

C 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝑵𝜷 2 D 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼
( ) ( )
𝒔𝒊𝒏𝜷 𝛼

Q.173 The number of principal maxima in fraunhoffer single slit diffraction is

A 0 B 1

C 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼 D 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼
( )2
𝛼
Q.174 The number of principal maxima in diffraction pattern due to a grating is
A 0 B 1

C more than one D become nearly zero

Q.175 Maximum number of order of principal maxima for grating is

A (a+b) B (a+1) /λ

C 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼 D (a+b) /λ
( )2
𝛼
Q.176 A grating with 10,000 lines per cm has grating element ...........................

A 10-4 B 104

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C 10 5
D 10-5

Q.177 A grating has 6000 lines per cm. how many orders of light of wavelength 4500 A0 can be seen?

A 3.2 B 3

C 7.9 D 7

Q.178 Between adjacent principal maxima, there are ........................... Minimum intensities for a grating have N number of lines

A N+m/(a+b) B (N/ dλ)

C N-1 D mN

Q.179 If there are (N-l) minimum intensities between adjacent principal maxima far a grating having N number of lines, there will
Secondary maxima between them.
A N+7 B N+2

C N D N-2

Q.180 N(a+b)sinθ = nλ ,for n=l,2,3,.... Is the condition for…….grating

A minima B parallel

C plan D maxima

Q.181 The penetration of waves into the regions of the geometrical shadow is,

A Interference B diffraction

C polarization D dispersion

Q.182 In single slit diffraction, the first diffraction minima is observed at an angle of 30°, when the light of wavelength 500 nm is used.
The width of the slit is
A 5x10-scm B 2.5x10-15 cm

C 10x10-scm D 1.25x10-5 cm

Q.183 In a single slit expt. If the slit width is reduced

A The fringes becomes brighter B The fringes becomes narrower

C The fringes becomes wider D The colour of the fringes change

Q.184 A single slit is illuminated with a parallel beam of λ = 500nm. The emergent beam has divergence of 300. The size of the
aperture is
A 1μm B 10 μm

C 2.5 μm D 25 μm

Q.185 When white light is incident on a diffraction grating, the light diffracted more will be,
A blue B yellow

C violet D red

Q.186 Monochromatic light falling normally on a grating gives rise to diffracted second order beam at angle 300. If the grating has
5000 lines/cm,the wavelength of light is
A 600nm B 400nm

C 500nm D 650nm.

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Q.187 For which incident light, a series of concentric colored friges is observed around their point of contact in both reflected and
transmitted systems
A Blue B white

C yellow D red

Q.188 Intensity of sound at a point is ..........................its distance from the source.

A directly proportional to B inversely proportional to

C directly proportional to square of D inversely proportional to square of

Q.189 When a wave of wavelength of 0.002 cm is made incident normally on a slit of width 0.004cm, then the semiangular width of
central maximum of diffraction is

A 60° B 30°

C 75° D 45°

Q.190 What should be th order of magnitude of an obstacle for the diffraction of light to be observed?
A 10-5 cm B 10-9 m

C 10-3 m D 10-7 m

Q.191 On increasing the slit width of a single slit, the width of central maximum

A Increases B remains constant

C decreases D becomes zero

Q.192 The size of an obstacle in order to diffraction of light must be.

A of the order of wavelength of light B much larger than wavelength of light

C much smaller than the wavelength D None of above

Q.193 The phenomenon of diffraction was discovered by

A Grimaldi B Fresnel

C Fraunhoffer D Rayleigh

Q.194 The position of minima in diffraction patten due to a single slit are expressed by

A asinθ = mλ B asinθ = (2m+1) λ/2

C asinθ = mλ/2 D asinθ = (2m+1) λ

Q.195 The position of maxima in diffraction patten due to a single slit are expressed by
A asinθ = mλ B asinθ = (2m+1) λ/2

C asinθ = mλ/2 D asinθ = (2m+1) λ

Q.196 (a+b)sinθ = mλ ,for m=l,2,3,.... Is the condition for…….grating

A minima B parallel

C plan D Principal maxima

Q.197 lncreasing the number of lines per centimeter on diffraction grating

A allows one to use longer wavelengths of light B allows one to use shorter wavelengths of light

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C increases the spread of the spacing between D decreases the spread of the spacing between principal
principal maxima maxima

Q.198 In interference with two coherent beams of light, the fringe width is
A Proportional to the wavelength B Inversely proportional to the wavelength

C proportional to the square of the wavelength D inversely proportional to the square of the wave

Q.199 For stationary interference of light the two source of light

A Must have same frequency B May have any frequency

C Must have frequencies very near to each other D all are true

Q.200 The path difference between two identical wave arriving at a point is 85.5A so point is

A Bright B Dark

C Yellow D Blue

Q.201 In an interference pattern the phase difference of waves reaching a dark point in radian is

A 0 B π

C π/2 D 2π

Q.202 The path difference between two waves meeting at a point is 11λ/4. The Phase difference between the two waves at the same
point is
A 11Π/4 B 11Π

C 22Π D 11 Π/2

Q.203 A thin film having thickness t << λ is seen in white light, it will appear

A white B red

C violet D black

Q.204 The width of diffraction fringes varies

A Directly as the distance between slit and the screen B Inversely as the wavelength

C Directly as the width of the slit D Independent of distance between slit and the screen

Q.205 When a compact disc is illuminated by a source of white light. Colored lines are observed This is due to

A Dispersion B Diffraction

C Interference D Refraction

Q.206 Interference occurs when two (or more) waves meet while travelling along the

A Different medium B Same medium

C Two medium D Many medium

Q.207 The two waves are said to be coherent when the phase difference between them is

A Constant B Zero or constant

C 90° D Continuously changing

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Q.208 Two light sources are said to be coherent if they are obtained from

A single point source B wide source

C Two independent point sources D Two ordinary- bulbs

Q.209 For sustained interference of light, the two sources should

A be close to each other B be narrow

C have a same amplitude D have a constant phase difference

Q.210 Intensity of light depends upon

A Wavelength B Amplitude

C Frequency D Velocity

Q.211 Two waves of same amplitude ‘a’ and same frequency are reaching a point simultaneously. What should be the phase
difference between the two waves so that the amplitude of the resultant wave be ‘2a’.

A 90° B 120°

C 0° D 180°

Q.212 The maximum intensity produced by two coherent sources with zero phase difference having intensity I1 and I2 is

A I1 I2 B I1 + I2

C I12+I22 D I1 + I2 +2√ (I1 I2)

Q.213 For constructive interference to take place between two monochromatic light waves of wavelength X, the path difference
should be,

A Very large B Very Small

C integral multiple of wavelength λ D Odd multiple of wavelength λ

Q.214 For destructive interference to take place between two monochromatic light waves of wavelength λ, the path difference should
be,

A Very large B Very Small

C Integral multiple of wavelength λ D Odd multiple of wavelength λ

Q.215 Two waves originating from sources S1 and S2 having zero phase difference and common wavelength λ will show
completely destructive interference at a point P if (S1P - S2P) is

A 5λ B 3λ/4

C 2λ D 11λ/2

Q.216 For two coherent waves y1= a1 cos ω and y2 = a2 sin ω the resultant intensity due to interference is

A ( a 1 - a2 )2 B ( a 1 + a 2 )2

C ( a 1 2- a2 2) D ( a 1 2+ a2 2)

Q.217 The phase difference between two points x distance apart of a light wave of wavelength λ entering a medium of refractivie
index μ from air is
𝟐𝝅 2𝜋
A μ x B (μ−1) x
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C 1 2π D 1𝟐𝝅
x
μ 𝝀
(μ − 1) λ
Q.218 For two interfering waves y1= acos ω and y2 = bcos( ω + ϕ ), destructive interference at the point of observation takes place if ϕ

equals
A π B Π /2

C 0 D None of these

Q.219 If light travels a distance ‘t’ in a medium of refractive index ‘μ’ then its equivalent optical path travelled in that medium is givein

A 2μt B μt

C μt /2 D 3μt / 3

Q.220 The optical path covered by a light wave in a particular medium depends upon

A Refractive index B Length of medium

C Refractive index and length of medium D Directly proportional to refractive index and inversely
proportional to length of medium
Q.221 A light wave travels a distance‘d’ in a medium of refractive index ‘μ’. When a distance is made half, then the refractive index is,

A Remains same B Doubled

C Become Half D None of these

Q.222 In a uniform thickness thin film all the reflected rays are

A Parallel B Anti-parallel

C Perpendicular D Inclined

Q.223 In a uniform thickness thin film all the transmitted rays are

A Anti-parallel B Perpendicular

C Parallel D Inclined

Q.224 In a non-uniform thickness thin film all the reflected rays are

A Parallel B Anti-parallel

C Not-parallel D None of these

Q.225 In uniform thickness thin film the reflected rays are parallel to each other. They superimpose on each other because

A They are parallel B The film is thin

C Incident light rays are parallel D The film thickness is comparable with the wavelength of
light.
Q.226 The uniform thickness film which appears bright for a light of particular wavelength in reflected light will appear ……….in
transmitted light for the same wavelength.

A Dark B Bright

C Blue D Red

Q.227 If monochromatic light is incident on the uniform thickness thin film, in the reflected light on the film we an see

A Dark bands B Bright bands

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C Altemate Dark and bright bands D Half film dark and half film bright

Q.228 A thin slice is cut out of a glass cylinder along a plane parallel to its axis. The slice is placed on a flat glass plate. The observed
interference fringes from this combination shall be

A Circular B Straight

C Equally spaced D None of these

Q.229 A thin optically flat slice is cut out of a glass cylinder along a plane parallel to its axis The slice is placed on a optically flat glass
plate and a piece of paper is inserted from one side between them. The observed interference fringes from this combination
shall
A Circular B Circular and Equally spaced

C Straight D Straight and Equally spaced

Q.230 The interfering fringes are formed by a thin film of oil on water are seen in yellow light from a sodium light fhe fnnges are

A Black and white B Yellow and black

C Coloured D Coloured but without yellow

Q.231 A wedge shape film is illuminated by monochromatic light then in the pattern observed in the reflected light the fringe width
depend upon
A Wavelength of light B Refractive index of the film

C Angle of wedge D All above

Q.232 A wedge shape thin film is illuminated by monochromatic light then in the pattern observed in the reflected light fhe fringe
width does not depend upon,
A Wavelength of light B Refractive index of the film

C Thickness of the film D Angle of wedge

Q.233 A wedge shape thin film observed in reflected sunlight first through a red glass and then through a blue glass. The number of
fringes in later case is

A Less B More

C Equal in both cases D None of these

Q.234 A thin layer of colourless oil having refractive index 1.4 is spread over water in a container. If the light of wavelength 6000 A0 is
absent in the reflected light, what is the minimum thickness of the oil layer?
A 2100 A0 B 1900 A0

C 2143 A0 D 100 A0

Q.235 What is the least thickness of the soap film of refractive index 1.38 which will appear black when viewed withsodium light of
wavelength 589.3 nm reflected perpendicular to the film?
A 10000 A0 B 617nm

C 428 nm D 213.5nm

Q.236 Newton’s rings are observed with two different media between the glass surfaces. The ratio of their refractive indices is 9:25,
then the ratio of diameter of n'h ring will be
A 81:625 B 3:5

C 18:50 D 5:3

Q.237 Newton’s rings are observed with two different media between the glass surfaces. The nIh ring have diameters as 10:7,Then the
ratio of refractive indices is,

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A 49:100 B 100:49

C 100:70 D 70:100

Q.238 In Newton’ rings experiment if the radius of curvature of a plano-convex lens is increased the angle of wedge

A Increases B Decreases

C Becomes zero D None of these

Q.239 If the Newton’s rings arrangement is illuminated by white light the central fringe in reflected system will be
A Violet B Red

C Dark D Bright

Q.240 The Newton’s ring cannot be practically seen in transmitted light because

A They are not observed in transmitted light B The contrast between bright and dark rings is not good

C The contrast between bright and dark rings is good D It is very difficult to make arrangement to see them

Q.241 In a Newton’s rings experiment, the thickness of the air space between the lens and the glass plate is 1.8x10-6 m for the six dark
ring. The wavelength of the light used is...

A 1.7 x 10 -8 m B 3 x 10 -8 m

C 6 x 10 -7 m D 6 x 10 -5 m.

Q.242 In Newton's rings experiment what is the order of the dark ring produced for wavelength of light 5890 A 0, where the thickness
of air space between the lens and the glass plate is 1.8 x 10-6m.
A 6.11 B 6

C 5.9 D 7

Q.243 The diameter of nth dark ring in Newton’s rings experiment is 2.5 cm. The diameter of n th dark ring reduces to 2 cm when a film
is replaced by a liquid. What is the refractive index of a liquid?
A 1.59 B 1.56

C 1.49 D 1.5

Q.244 If the air film is replaced by a liquid of refractive index 1.32 in Newton’s rings experiment the diameter of n th bright ring

A Decreases B Increases

C Remains same D None of above

Q.245 In Newton’s ring experiment the diameter of 5lh dark ring is reduced to half of its value after placing a liquid between plan glass
plate and convex surface. The refractive index of liquid is

A 2.5 B 5

C 4 D None of these

Q.246 In Newton’s rings experiment the diameter of 8th dark ring is 0.6139 cm. If the wavelength of light used is 5890 A0 then the
radius of curvature of the plano convex lens used is,
A 199.95 B 198.95

C 189.95 D None of these

Q.247 In Newton’s rings experiment the radius of curvature of the plano convex lens used is 200 cm. What is the diameter of 8 th dark
ring if the wavelength of light used is 5890 A0
A 0.6319 cm B 0.6139cm

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C 0.6913 cm D 0.6193 cm

Q.248 The loss of intensity due to reflection can be reduced substantially by coating the glass surface with a uniform film of optical
thickness
A λ/2 and μ less than that of glass B λ/2 and μ greater than that of glass

C λ/4 and μ less than that of glass D λ/4 and μ greater than that of glass

Q.249 The reflectivity of the glass surface can be enhanced by coating it with a uniform film of optical thickness

A λ/2 and μ less than that of glass B λ/2 and μ greater than that of glass

C λ/4 and μ less than that of glass D λ/4 and μ greater than that of glass

Q.250 When we test the optical flatness of a glass plate by interference, it is said to be optically flat when

A Fringe widths are same B Fringe widths reduce gradually towards edge of wedge

C Fringe widths increase gradually towards edge of D None of above

wedge
Q.251 The glass surface can be made completely reflecting for a light of particular wavelength when a thin uniform thickness film
is coated on it having refractive index

A Greater than glass plate B Less than glass plate

C Less than glass plate but greater than air D Greater than glass plate but less than air.

Q.252 A thin film of MgF2 of refractive index 1.38 is coated on a glass plate. For what thickness of the FILM the glass surface will
become completely reflecting for the light of wavelength 5890 A0
A 1.31 x 10-7m B 2.13 x 10-7m

C 3.21 x 10-7m D 2.31 x 10-7m

Q.253 A thin film of MgF2 of refractive index 1.38 is coated on a glass plate. For what thickness of the film the glass surface will
become completely non-reflecting for the light of wavelength 5890 A0

A 6.012 x 10-7m B 7.016 x 10-7m

C 1.067 x 10-7m D 0.076 x 10-7m

Q.254 A thin film of MgF2 of thickness 1.067 x 10-7m and refractive index 1.38 is coated on a glass plate. The wavelength of light for
which the glass plate surface will become completely non-refiective is

A 5089 A0 B 5098 A0

C 5980 A0 D 5890 A0

Q.255 A thin film of MgF2 of thickness 2.13 x 10-7m and refractive index 1.38 is coated on a glass plate. The wavelength of light for
which the glass plate surface will become completely reflective is

A 5089 A0 B 5980 A0

C 5890 A0 D 5098 A0

Q.256 An obstacle of size 1 cm will diffract

A Sound waves B Light waves

C X-rays D Ultrasonic waves

Q.257 While both light and sound wave shows wave character, diffraction (bending round comers) is much harder to observe in light.
This is because
A Speed of light is far greater B Wavelength of light is far smaller

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C Light does not require a medium D Waves of light are transverse

Q.258 The intensity distribution due to Fraunhofer’s diffraction at a single slit is represented by, A 2(Sinα/α)2 here the value of α is
𝝅 𝟐𝝅
A asinθ B asinθ
𝝀 𝝀
𝜋 𝝅
C asinθ D 2asinθ
2𝜆 𝝀

Q.259 The first diffraction minimum due to single slit diffraction is at θ= 30° for a light of wavelength 5000A0.The Width of the slit is

A 5 x 10-5 cm B 10 x 10-5 cm

C 2.5 x 10-5 cm D 1.25 x 10-5 cm

Q.260 The first diffraction minimum due to single slit of width 10-4 cm is at θ= 30°. Then wavelength light used is
A 4000 A0 B 5000 A0

C 6000 A0 D 6250 A°

Q.261 Light of wavelength 6328 A0 is incident on a slit having a width of 0.2 mm. The angular width of the central maximum measured
from minimum to minimum of the diffraction pattern on the screen which is 9 m away will be about
A 0.360 B 0.180

C 0.720 D 0.284

Q.262 The slit of width ‘a’ is illuminated by white light. The first minimum for red light of wavelength 6328 A 0 will fall at angle 300,
when, 'a' will be
A 3250 A0 B 6.5 x 10-4 mm

C 1.26 μm D 2.6 x 10-6 m

Q.263 Angular width of central maximum is 30° when the slit is illuminated by light of wavelength 6000 A0.Then width of the slit will be
approx.
A 12 x 10-6 m B 12 x 10-7 m

C 12 x 10-8 m D 12 x 10-9 m

Q.264 Light of wavelength 6500 A° is incident on a slit, if first minima of red light is at 30° then the slit width is about
A 1 x 10-6 m B 5.2 x 10-6 m

C 1.3 x 10-6 m D 2.6 x 10-6 m

Q.265 In the diffraction pattern due to single slit, the width of the central maximum,
A With red light is less than violet light B red light is equal to violet light

C With red light is more than violet light D None of these

Q.266 If white light is used in diffraction at a single slit, the central maximum will be

A White B Coloured

C Black D None of these

Q.267 In the diffraction pattern due to single slit the width of central maximum will be

A Greater for narrow slit B Less for narrow slit

C Greater for wide slit D Less for wide slit

Q.268 Which one of the following colours will be best suited for obtaining the sharp image of narrow circular aperture on the screen?

A Yellow light B Green light

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C Red light D Violet light

Q.269 In diffraction pattern due to single slit of width ‘a’ if the wavelength of light is doubled the angle of diffraction for first order
minima will
A Remain same B Become half

C Doubled D None of these

Q.270 In a far field diffraction pattern of a single slit under polychromatic illumination, the first minimum due to wavelength λ1 is
found to be coincident with the third minimum due to wavelength λ2 .Then the relation between the two wavelengths is

A 3λ1 = λ2 B 3λ1 = 0.3 λ2

C 0.3λ1 = 3λ2 D λ1 = 3λ2

Q.271 In diffraction at a single slit, the intensity of first secondary maximum is about

A (l/22)th of the intensity of central maximum B (l/62)th of the intensity of central maximum

C (1/122 )th of the intensity of central maximum D (l/4)th of the intensity of central maximum

Q.272 In diffraction at a single slit, the intensity of second secondary maximum is about
A (l/22)th of the intensity of central maximum B (l/62)th of the intensity of central maximum

C (1/122 )th of the intensity of central maximum D (l/4)th of the intensity of central maximum

Q.273
Diffraction pattern at a single slit the condition of minima is, a sin θ = mλ. The value of m for first order minima is
A 0 B 1
1
C 1 D None of these
2

Q.274 In a Fraunhofer’s diffraction at a single slit the principal maximum will form for the value of angle of diffractionθ which is equal to

A 0 B 1

C π D π
2
Q.275 Parallel monochromatic beam of light is incident on a narrow slit. A diffraction pattern is formed on a screen placed
perpendicular to the direction of incident beam. At the first minimum of diffraction pattern, phase difference between the rays
coming from the two edges of the slit is
A 0 B π

C π D 2π
2
Q.276 At the first minima, path difference between two waves starting from the two ends of the slit in the single slit
Fraunhofer’s diffraction experiment is
A 𝛌 B λ
𝟐
C 3 D 2λ
2λ
Q.277 For a single slit of width d, the first diffraction minimum using light of wavelength λ will occur at an angle of

A sin-1 λ/2d B sin-1 λ/d

C sin-1 d/λ D sin-1 2d / λ

Q.278 Direction of first secondary maximum in the Fraunhofer’s diffraction pattern of a single slit of width ‘a’ is given by

A asinθ = λ/2 B acosθ = 3λ/2

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C asinθ = λ D asinθ = 3λ/2

Q.279 When a single slit fraunhofer’s diffraction set up is used with light of wavelength 4000 A0, the distance ‘b’ between central
maximum is found to be 0.3 cm. in the same set up if the light of wavelength 6000 A 0 is used the corresponding value of ‘b’ will
be
A 0.20 cm B 0.24 cm

C 0.30 cm D 0.45 cm

Q.280 In a plane transmission grating the intensity of principal maximum

A Increases as number of slits increases B Decreases as number of slits increases

C Remains constant D None of these

Q.281 Light is incident normally on diffraction grating through which first order diffraction is seen at 32°. The second order diffraction
will be seen at

A 84° B 48°

C 64° D None of these

Q.282 In a plane diffraction grating the angle of diffraction is

A Directly proportional to the wavelength B Inversely proportional to the wavelength

C Directly proportional to the square root of D Inversely proportional to the square root of wavelength
wavelength
Q.283 In the equation of resultant intensity when a light is diffracted through diffraction gratings,
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑁𝛽
Eθ = E m ( ) ( ) value of N is,
𝛼 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛽

A Number of lines per cm on the grating B Number of lines per m on the grating

C Total number of lines on the grating D All above

Q.284 Monochromatic light of wavelength λ is incident normally on a diffraction grating consisting of alternate opaque strips of width
‘b’ and transparent strips of width ‘a’. The angle between emerging zero order and first order spectra depends on

A a, b and λ B a and λ only

C b and λ only D λ only

Q.285 When monochromatic light of wavelength 5 x 10-7 m is incident normally on a plane diffraction grating, the second order
diffraction lines are formed at angles of 30° to the normal to the grating. What is the number of lines per mm in the grating?

A 250 B 500

C 1000 D 1500

Q.286 The number of rulings (N) in grating is made larger, then

A The principal and secondary (all) maxima will B The principal and secondary (all) maxima will become
become sharp and intense faint and wide
C The PRINCIPAL maxima will become sharp and D The principal maxima will become weaker while,
intense while, secondary maxima become weaker secondary maxima become sharp and intense
Q.287 When a beam of monochromatic light of wavelength λ is incident normally on a diffraction grating of line spacing d. If θ is
angle between second order diffracted beam and the direction of incident beam, what is the value of sin θ?

A λ/d B d/λ

C 2λ / d D 2d / λ

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Q.288 Light of wavelength λ is incident normally on a diffraction grating for which the slit spacing is 3λ. What is the sine of angle
between the second order maximum and the normal?

A 1/6 B 1/3

C 2/3 D 1

Q.289 Green light of wavelength 5400 A0 is diffracted by a grating ruled 2000 lines/cm. The angular deviation of third order of image is

A sin’1 (0.324) B cos-1(0.324)

C tan-1 (0.324 D 820

Q.290 The condition that is absolutely necessary/must/unavoidable for producing s stead/ state interference pattern is

A Coherence B Distance between the slits and screen should be very

large
C Equal amplitudes D Point source

Q. 291 The condition that is not absolutely essential for producing steady state interference pattern is

A Coherence B Equal amplitudes

C Point source D None of the above

Q.292 When interference takes place

A Maxima is produced B Maxima and Minima is produced alternatively

C Maxima and Minima is producer alternatively D None of the above

Q. 293 For maxima and minima to be sharp

A The source must be narrow B The source must be broad

C The distance between the slits and the screen D The interfering waves should have equal amplitudes
should be large
Q. 294 For maxima and minima to be sharp

A The source must be narrow B The source must be broad

C Interfering waves should have equal wave length D The distance between the slits and the screen should be
Q. 295 The principle of superposition is large

A Y=Y1+Y2 B Y=Y1-Y2

C Y=Y1±Y2 D Y=Y1±Y2 ±Y3 ±Y4±Y5 ………..± YN

Q. 296 A complete and precise definition of interference where all the necessary conditions are satisfied is

A Superposition of two waves B Superposition of any number of waves

C Superposition of waves resulting modification of D Superposition of wave fronts and redistribution of

intensity intensity into alternate maxima and minima
Q. 297 The thin film interference is based on

A Division of amplitude B Division of wavelength

C Division of wave front D Division of frequency

Q. 298 The thin film interference is based on

A Division of wavelength B Division of wave front

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C Division of intensity D None of the above

Q. 299 For a film to produce the interference pattern

A It should have uniform thicknes B Division of wave front

C It should have different thicknesses or different D None of the above

angles of incidence at different points
Q. 300 A wedge shaped film exposed to broad source produces

A Straight fringes B Cu r v ed f rin ge s

C Straight and parallel fringes parellel to the thickness D Straight and parallel fringes parellel to the edge of film
of film
Q. 301 According to Stoke’s law the phase of the light is not reversed when

A Light is reflected from denser medium B Light is reflected from medium of very high refractive
index to very low refractive index
C Light is reflected from denser medium to relatively D Transmitted from rarer to denser medium
less denser medium

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