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Derive the law of reflection using Huygens’ wave theory.

Important Questions on Wave Nature of Light : Huygens' Principle

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On the basis of Huygens’ wave theory show that when light is incident on a plane mirror obliquely, angle of reflection is equal to angle of incidence.

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Derive Snell’s law of refraction using Huygens’ wave theory.

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State Huygens’ principle. Use it to derive Snell’s law of refraction for a parallel beam incident on the plane surface of a refracting medium. Give proper diagram.

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If ‘d’ is the distance travelled by a light-wave in air in ‘t’ seconds and ‘D’ is the distance travelled in a medium of refractive index ‘n’ in the same time, prove that d=nD.

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On the basis of Huygens’ wave theory prove Snell’s law of refraction of light. Draw a neat and labelled diagram. (Postulates of Huygens’ wave theory not required.)

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Define optical path and prove that optical path (Δ)=nd, where n is the refractive index of medium other than the air and ‘d’ is the distance travelled in the medium. If a mica sheet of thickness ‘t’ and refractive index ‘n’ is placed in the path of a ray of light, by how much the optical path is included?

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Define wavefront. Which kind of wavefront is produced by a line source of light? Prove law of refraction on the basis of Huygens’ wave theory.

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Find the frequency (in megahertz) of radio waves of wavelength 30 m.