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Important Questions on Electromagnetic Waves

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Obtain the expression for the fringe width of interference fringes in Young's Double slit experiment.

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Derive the expression for the intensity at a point where interference of light occurs. Arrive at the conditions for maximum and zero intensity.

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If one of two identical slits producing interference in Young’s experiment is covered with glass, so that the light intensity passing through it is reduced to 50%, find the ratio of the maximum and minimum intensity of the fringe in the interference pattern.
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In the above circuit the current in each resistance is:
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Long distance short- wave radio broadcasting uses
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In the given circuit diagram, the currents, I1=-0.3 A, I4=0.8 A and I5=0.4 A, are flowing as shown. The currents I2,I3 and I6, respectively, are:

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What kind of fringes do you expect to observe if white light is used instead of monochromatic light?
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A square loop of side 'a' carrying a current I2 is kept at distance x from an infinitely long straight wire carrying a current I1 as shown in the figure. Obtain the expression for the resultant force acting on the loop.

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Consider a Young's double slit experiment as shown in figure. What should be the slit separation d in terms of wavelength λ such that the first minima occurs directly in front of the slit (S1) ?

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State Kirchhoff's law for an electrical network. Using these laws deduce the condition for balance in a Wheatstone bridge.
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Match List - I with List - II.
List-I List-II
(a) Source of microwave frequency (i) Radioactive decay of nucleus
(b) Source of infrared frequency (ii) Magnetron
(c) Source of Gamma Rays (iii) Inner shell electrons
(d) Source of X-rays (iv) Vibration of atoms and molecules
    (v) LASER
    (vi) RC circuit

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Using Kirchhoff's rules, calculate the current through the 40 Ω and 20 Ω resistors in the following circuit:

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Two light waves of intensities I1 and I2 having same frequency pass through the same medium at a time in the same direction and interfere. The sum of the minimum and maximum intensities is
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An arrangement of three parallel straight wires placed perpendicular to plane of paper carrying same current I along the same direction is shown in Figure. Magnitude of force per unit length on the middle wire B is given by

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Write the mathematical form of Ampere-Maxwell circuital law.
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A toroid has 500 turns per unit length. If it carries a current of 2 A, the magnetic energy density inside the toroid is
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Derive the expression for the fringe width in Young's double slit experiment.
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The source of electromagnetic wave can be a charge.
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Out of the following options which one can be used to produce a propagating electromagnetic wave?