See here solved comprehensive questions of Physical Optics included in the First Year Physics course.
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Question 1
What is meant by dual nature of light? Discuss the history of nature of light in detail. See Answer
Question 2
Explain the diffraction of X-rays by crystal and derive an expression for Bragg’s Law to find the wavelength of light used. See Answer
Question 3
Explain the experimental arrangements for the production of interference fringes by Young’s double slit experiment and get an expression for the fringes space. See Answer
Question 4
State and explain Huygens Principle. What is the difference between spherical and plane wave fronts? See Answer
Question 5
Explain the interference effect produced by thin films. See Answer
Question 6
What is the principle of interference of light? Discuss the necessary conditions for the interference of light. See Answer
Question 7
What is diffraction grating? How can the wavelength of a beam of light be measured with it? See Answer
Question 8
Describe construction and working of Michelson’s Interferometer. How one can determine the wavelength of light by using this instrument? See Answer
Question 9
What is meant by plane polarized light? How do this phenomena decide the light waves are transverse in nature? See Answer