Practice Light as an Electromagnetic Wave - 2 | Propagation of Light and Geometric Optics | Physics-II(Optics & Waves)
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define an electromagnetic wave.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the characteristics of light.

Question 2

Easy

What are the components of the Fresnel equations?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall what happens at an interface.

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Question 1

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

  • 3 x 10^8 m/s
  • 3 x 10^6 m/s
  • 3 x 10^9 m/s

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's a fundamental constant.

Question 2

True or False: Total Internal Reflection can occur when light travels from a rarer medium to a denser medium.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the direction of light movement.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the critical angle for light moving from glass (n=1.5) to air (n=1.0) and discuss its implications for TIR.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use your scientific calculator to find arcsin.

Question 2

Discuss how evanescent waves might affect the efficiency of a light transmission system utilizing optical fibers.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how light behaves when it hits the edge of a medium.

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