10.2 - HUYGENS PRINCIPLE
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What is a wavefront?
💡 Hint: Think about the surface shared by waves at the same moment.
Define Huygens' Principle.
💡 Hint: Consider every point on the front emitting ripples.
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What does Huygens' Principle relate to in wave optics?
💡 Hint: Focus on the propagation aspect of waves.
True or False: A wavefront is always planar.
💡 Hint: Consider different sources leading to various shapes of wavefronts.
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A light wave front is striking a boundary between air and water at a specific angle. Using Huygens' Principle, derive the new wavefront shape and calculate how light bends in the new medium.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between the angles in the two media.
Illustrate a situation where Huygens' Principle explains the phenomenon of diffraction around a barrier. Apply your understanding to real-life scenarios.
💡 Hint: Focus on the effect of narrowing paths on wave propagation.
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