VELAMMAL BHOTHI ANUPPANADI MADURAI

WAVE OPTICS WORKSHEET

I MCQ

1 plane wavefront is incident on a concave mirror of radius of curvature RR. The radius
of the refractive wavefront will be
(a) 2R (b) R (c) R/2 (d) R/4

2. . Resolving power of telescope can be increased by increasing

(a) the wavelength (b) the diameter of objective (c) the diameter of eyepiece (d)
the focal length of eyepiece

3.Polarisation of light proves (a) corpuscular nature of light (b) quantum nature of
light (c) transverse wave nature of light (d) longitudinal wave nature of light

4. The wavefront due to a source situated at infinity is (a) spherical (b) cylindrical
(c) planar (d) circular

5.. A laser beam is coherent because it contains (a) waves of several

wavelengths (b) incoherent waves of a single wavelength (c) coherent waves of
several wavelengths (d) coherent waves of a single wavelength

6. When exposed to sunlight, thin films of oil on water of ten exhibit brilliant
colours due to the phenomenon of (a) interference (b) diffraction (c) dispersion
(d) polarization

7. When compact disk is illuminated by a source of white light, coloured lines are
observed. This is due to (a) dispersion (b) diffraction (c) interference (d) refraction

8. When unpolarised light beam is incident from air onto glass (n = 1.5) at the
polarising angle. (a) Reflected beam is polarised completely (b) Reflected and
refracted beams are partially polarised (c) Refracted beam is plane polarised (d)
Whole beam of light is

9The phenomenon of interference is based on (a) conservation of momentum (b)

conservation of energy (c) conservation of momentum and energy (d) quantum
nature of light
 10. In Young’s double slit experiment, if the monochromatic source of yellow
light is replaced by red light, the fringe width (a) increases (b) decreases (c)
remains unchanged (d) the fringes disappear

11. The idea of secondary wavelets for the. propagation of a wave was first given
by (a) Newton (b) Huygens (c) Maxwell (d) Fresnel

12 Light propagates rectilinearly, due to (a) wave nature (b) wavelengths (c)
velocity (d) frequency

13. The refractive index of glass is 1.5 for light waves of X = 6000 A in vacuum. Its
wavelength in glass is (a) 2000 Å (b) 4000 Å (c) 1000 Å (d) 3000 Å

14. The phenomena which is not explained by Huygen’s construction of

wavefront (a) reflection (b) diffraction (c) refraction (d) origin of spectra

15. When interference of light takes place (a) energy is created in the region of
maximum intensity (b) energy is destroyed in the region of maximum intensity (c)
conservation of energy holds good and energy is redistributed (d) conservation
of energy does not hold good

16. To observe diffraction, the size of the obstacle (a) should beX/2, where X is
the wavelength (b) should be of the order of wavelength (c) has no relation to
wavelength (d) should be much larger than the wavelength

17. A single slit diffraction pattern is obtained using a beam of red light What
happened the red light is replaced by the blue light? (a) There is no change in
diffraction pattern (b) Diffraction fringes become narrower and crowded (d)
Diffraction fringes become broader and farther apart (d) The diffraction pattern
disappear

18. When a polaroid is rotated, the intensity of light varies but never reduces to
zero. It shows that the incident light is: (a) unpolarised (b) completely plane
polarised (c) partially plane polarised (d) None of the above

19. Two sources of light are said to be coherent when both give out light waves
of the same: (a) amplitude and phase (b) intensity and wavelength (c) speed (d)
wavelength and a constant phase difference

20.. The theory of expanding universe is confirmed by the observation of the

spectral lines of the star, which shows : (a) green shift (b) red shift (c) violet shift
(d) yellow shift 20. Polaroid glasses is used in sun glasses because : (a) It
reduces the light intensity to half on account of polarization (b) It is fashionable
(c) It has good colour (d) It is cheape
ASSERTION AND REASON

Two statements are given below. One is labelled Assertion (A) and the other is
labelled Reason (R). Read the statements carefully and choose the option that
correctly describes statements A and R. Assertion (A) :

A. assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation for assertion.

B. Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation for
assertion

C. Assertion is true but the reason is false.

D. Both assertion are reason are false.

21. Assertion (A) : When monochromatic light passes through a narrow opening, a
pattern of alternate bright and dark fringes is produced.

Reason (R) : The edges of the opening become sources of secondary waves, which
superpose to produce the pattern.

22. Assertion : According to Huygen’s principle, no backward wave-front is

possible.
Reason : Amplitude of secondary wavelet is proportional to (1 + cos θ)
where θ is the angle between the ray at the point of consideration and the
direction of secondary wavelet.

23. Assertion : No interference pattern is detected when two coherent

sources are infinitely close to each other.
Reason : The fringe width is inversely proportional to the distance between
the two sources.

24 Assertion : White light falls on a double slit with one slit is covered by a
green filter. The bright fringes observed are of green colour.
Reason : The fringes observed are coloured.

25 Assertion : In Young’s double slit experiment if wavelength of incident

monochromatic light is just doubled, number of bright fringe on the
screen will increase.
Reason : Maximum number of bright fringe on the screen is inversely
proportional to the wavelength of light use
26. Assertion : Diffraction takes place for all types of waves mechanical
or non-mechanical, transverse or longitudinal.
Reason : Diffraction’s effect are perceptible only if wavelength of wave is
comparable to dimensions of diffracting device.

27. Assertion : Coloured spectrum is seen when we look through a muslin

cloth.
Reason : It is due the diffraction of white light on passing through fine
slits.

28. Assertion : Thin film such as soap bubble or a thin layer of oil on
water show beautiful colours when illuminated by white light.
Reason : It happens due to the interference of light reflected from upper
and lower face of the thin film.

29 Assertion : According to Huygen’s principle, no backward wave-front

is possible.
Reason : Amplitude of secondary wavelet is proportional to (1 + cos θ)
where θ is the angle between the ray at the point of consideration and the
direction of secondary wavelet.

30. Assertion : In YDSE, if a thin film is introduced in front of the upper

slit, then the fringe pattern shifts in the downward direction.
Reason : In YDSE if the slit widths are unequal, the minima will be
completely dark.

CASE STUDY

31. When light from a monochromatic source is incident on a single narrow slit, it
gets diffracted and a pattern of alternate bright and dark fringes is obtained on
screen, called "Diffraction Pattern" of single slit. In diffraction pattern of single
slit, it is found that
(I) Central bright fringe is ·of maximum intensity and the intensity of any
secondary bright fringe decreases with increase in its order.
(II) Central bright fringe is twice as wide as any other secondary bright or dark
fringe .
 1. (i) A single slit of width 0.1 mm is illuminated by a parallel beam of light of wavelength

6000 A and diffraction bands are observed on a screen 0.5 m from the slit. The distance

of the third dark band from the central bright band is

(a)3 mm (b) 1.5 mm (c) 9 mm (d) 4.5 mm

(ii) In Fraunhofer diffraction pattern, slit width is 0.2 mm and screen is at 2 m

away from the lens. If wavelength of light used is 5000 λλ then the distance

between the first minimum on either side the central maximum is

(a) 10-1 m (b) 10-2 m (c) 2 x 10-2 m (d) 2 x 10-1 m

(iii) Light of wavelength 600 nm is incident normally on a slit of width 0.2 mm. The

angular width of central maxima in the diffraction pattern is (measured from

minimum to minimum)

(a) 6 x 10- (d) 4.5 x 10-3 rad

(b) 4 x 10-3 rad (c) 2.4 x 10-3 rad
rad
(iv) A diffraction pattern is obtained by using a beam of red light. What will

happen, if the red light is replaced by the blue light?

(a) bands disappear

(b) bands become broader and farther apart
(c) no change will take place

(d) diffraction bands become narrower and crowded together.

(v) To observe diffraction, the size of the obstacle

(a) should be A/2, where A is the
(b) should be of the order of wavelength.
wavelength.
(d) should be much larger than the
(c) has no relation to wavelength.
wavelength.

WAVE OPTICS ANS KEY

1.
Top Answer Key : (c)

Expert Explanation :
(c): If a plane wavefront is incident on a concave mirror, then the emergent wavefront will be
spherical with centre of the wavefront at its focus.

2. Answer : (b) the diameter of objective Explanation: As the wavelength of the incident light is
fixed, we can increase the resolving power by increasing the diameter of the objective lens.
Hence, in order to increase the resolving power, the diameter of the objective lens can be
increased

3. Answer : (c) transverse wave nature of light Explanation: Polarisation explain the wave nature
of light, as light wave are polarised in a particular plane. The longitudinal waves cannot to be
polarised. So, transverse wave can only be polarised. Hence, polarisation of light proves the
transverse nature of light

4Answer : (c) planar Explanation: When you considered it a large distance and measuring
justice Mall section of it then it can be considered to be plane wavefront source at
Infinity example the one coming from sun to earth surface is considered to be plain VU friend
from light diverging from a point source will be spherical So, the wave front due to a source
situated at infinity is planar

5 Answer : (d) coherent waves of a single wavelength Explanation: LASER is the short form of
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser beam is intense, monochromatic
(that is of the single wavelength) collimated and highly coherent

6. Answer : (a) interference Explanation: The colour in the oil film is formed due to Interference
of sunlight where the colour of the film will depend upon the thickness and the angle of
inclination.

7.. Answer : (b) diffraction Explanation: The fine rulings, each 0,.5μm wide, on a compact disc
function as a diffraction grating. When a small source of white light illuminates a disc, the light is
diffracted from the rulings.

8. Answer : (b) Reflected and refracted beams are partially polarised Explanation: If
unpolarised light is incident at polarising angle, then reflected light is completely, i.e, 100%
polarised.

9. Answer : (b) conservation of energy Explanation: The phenomenon of interference is based

on conservation of energy. The energy is distributed in the interference phenomena in such a
way that the strength of the resultant wave is maximal at certain spots and minimum at others,
the phenomenon of interference is based on energy conservation.
10.. Answer : (a) increases Explanation: Using the relation for fringe width β = Dλ/2d hence,
β∝λ Since, λred >λyellow. Therefore using the red light in place of yellow light, fringe width will
increase.

11. Answer : (b) Huygens Explanation: Huygens principle states that every point on a wavefront
is a source of secondary wavelets. These wavelets spread out in the forward direction, at the
same speed as the source wave. The new wavefront is a line tangent to all of the wavelets

12Answer : (a) wave nature Explanation: Light propagates rectilinearly. But it can take a slight
turn at obstacles. This property of light is due to its wave nature

13.

14. Answer : (d) origin of spectra Explanation: The Huygen's construction of wavefront does not
explain the phenomena of origin of spectra.

15. Answer : (c) conservation of energy holds good and energy is redistributed
Explanation: Interference is a phenomenon in which two waves superimpose to form a resultant
wave of greater of lower amplitude. There is no loss of energy during interference. It is simply
redistributed

16. Answer : (b) should be of the order of wavelength

Explanation: To observed diffraction, the size of the obstacle should be of the order of
wavelength. i.e. λ = d.

17. Answer : (b) Diffraction fringes become narrower and crowded Explanation: As λblue < λred,
and width of diffraction bands is directly proportional to λ, therefore diffraction bands become
narrower and crowded.
 18 Answer : (c) partially plane polarised Explanation: Polaroid cuts off plane polarised light for
one orientation.

19. Answer : (d) wavelength and a constant phase difference Explanation: As these sources are
from a single original source, their frequency or wavelength will be the same. Thus, two sources
of light are said to be coherent, when they give light waves of same wavelength and constant
phase difference.

20. Answer : (b) red shift Explanation: bservations show that the spectral lines of distant
galaxies are redshifted, and that their recession velocities are proportional to their distances
from us, a relationship known as Hubble's law.

ASSEERTION AND REASON

21 Correct option is : C. Assertion is true but the reason is false

22. B

23 A

24. (c) Interference will take place in green light only

25.[A] 26 [B] ,27[ A] , 28.[A] 29.[B] 30. [D]

31

[i] c [ii]

[iii]

[iv] [d]
[v] B