Question 1

A single slit,which is 0.050 mm wide,is illuminated by light of 550 nm wavelength.What is the angular separation between the first two minima on either side of the central maximum?

Accepted Answer

The angular separation between the first two minima on either side of the central maximum can be found using the formula:

sinθ = mλ/d

where θ is the angular separation, λ is the wavelength of light, d is the width of the slit, and m is the order of the minima.

For the first minimum on either side of the central maximum, m = 1. Plugging in the given values, we get:

sinθ = (1)(550 nm)/(0.050 mm)

sinθ = 0.22

θ = sin⁻¹(0.22)

θ = 0.63°

Therefore, the answer is D (0.63°).

Question 2

A single slit that is 2100 nm wide forms a diffraction pattern when illuminated by monochromatic light of 680-nm wavelength.At an angle of 10° from the central maximum, what is the ratio of the intensity to the intensity of the central maximum?

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The intensity at an angle θ from the central maximum is given by:$$I = I_0 \left(\frac{\sin \beta}{\beta}ight)^2$$where β = (πa sin θ)/λ.For a single slit of width a = 2100 nm and light of wavelength λ = 680 nm, at an angle of θ = 10°, we have:$$\beta = \frac{\pi (2100 	imes 10^{-9} 	ext{ m}) \sin 10^\circ}{680 	imes 10^{-9} 	ext{ m}} = 0.615$$Therefore, the intensity ratio is:$$\frac{I}{I_0} = \left(\frac{\sin 0.615}{0.615}ight)^2 = 0.39$$So, the correct choice is B.

Question 3

If the fifth order minimum in the diffraction pattern of a thin slit is at 40° from the central maximum,what is the highest order minimum in the pattern?

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The condition for minima in a single-slit diffraction pattern is given by $ a \sin \theta = m \lambda $, where $ a $ is the slit width, $ \theta $ is the angle, $ m $ is the order of the minimum, and $ \lambda $ is the wavelength. For the fifth order minimum, $ m = 5 $ and $ \theta = 40^\circ $. The highest order minimum occurs when $ \sin \theta = 1 $, i.e., $ \theta = 90^\circ $. Solving for $ m $ when $ \sin \theta = 1 $ gives the highest order $ m $ as 7.

Question 4

A lens is designed to work in the visible,near-infrared,and near-ultraviolet.The best resolution of this lens from a diffraction standpoint is

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The resolution of a lens from a diffraction standpoint improves with shorter wavelengths. Near-ultraviolet light has shorter wavelengths compared to visible and near-infrared light, thus offering the best resolution.

Question 5

A thin beam of light of wavelength 625 nm goes through a thin slit and falls on a screen 3.00 m past the slit.You observe that the first completely dark fringes occur on the screen at distances of ±8.24 mm from the central bright fringe,and that the central bright fringe has an intensity of 2.00 W/m² at its center. (a)How wide is the slit? (b)What is the intensity of light at a point on the screen that is one-quarter of the way from the central bright fringe to the first dark fringe?

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Question 6

A single slit forms a diffraction pattern,with the first minimum at an angle of 40.0° from central maximum,when monochromatic light of 630-nm wavelength is used.The same slit,illuminated by a new monochromatic light source,produces a diffraction pattern with the second minimum at a 60.0° angle from the central maximum.What is the wavelength of this new light?

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The correct answer is A.The diffraction pattern is given by the equation:d*sin(theta) = m*lambdawhere d is the slit width, theta is the angle from the central maximum, m is the order of the minimum, and lambda is the wavelength of light.For the first minimum, m = 1 and theta = 40.0°. So, we have:d*sin(40.0°) = 1*630 nmd = 630 nm / sin(40.0°) = 798.6 nmFor the second minimum, m = 2 and theta = 60.0°. So, we have:d*sin(60.0°) = 2*lambdalambda = d*sin(60.0°) / 2 = 798.6 nm * sin(60.0°) / 2 = 425 nmTherefore, the wavelength of the new light is 425 nm.

Question 7

A laser beam passes through a thin slit.When the pattern is viewed on a screen 1.25 m past the slit,you observe that the fifth-order dark fringes occur at ±2.41 cm from the central bright fringe.The entire experiment is now performed within a liquid,and you observe that each of the fifth-order dark fringes is 0.790 cm closer to the central fringe than it was in air.What is the index of refraction of this liquid?

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The distance between the fifth-order dark fringes and the central bright fringe is given by:
y = (nλL)/d
where n is the order of the fringe, λ is the wavelength of light, L is the distance from the slit to the screen, and d is the width of the slit.

From the given data, we have:
y5 = 2.41 cm = (5λL)/d  --- (1)

Now, when the experiment is performed in a liquid, the wavelength of light changes according to:
λ' = λ/n
where n is the refractive index of the liquid.

Also, the distance between the fringes is reduced by a factor of n:
y'5 = y5/n

From equation (1), we have:
d = (5λL)/y5

Substituting for d in terms of y'5 and λ' in terms of λ, we get:
y'5 = (5λ'L)/(n^2y5)

Substituting the given values, we get:
0.790 cm = (5λ'L)/(n^2(2.41 cm))
=> n = sqrt[(5λ'L)/(0.790 cm(2.41 cm))] = 1.49

Therefore, the index of refraction of the liquid is 1.49 (option C).

Question 8

A slit of width 0.010 mm has light of frequency 5.0 × 10¹⁴ Hz passing through it onto a screen 60 cm away.How wide is the central maximum? (c = 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s)

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Question 9

A slit of width 2.0 μm is used in a single slit experiment with light of wavelength 650 nm.If the intensity at the central maximum is I₀,what is the intensity 10° from the center?

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Question 10

In the figure,a slit 0.30 mm wide is illuminated by light of wavelength 426 nm.A diffraction pattern is seen on a screen 2.8 m from the slit.What is the linear distance on the screen between the first diffraction minima on either side of the central diffraction maximum?

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Question 11

A single slit forms a diffraction pattern,with the first minimum at an angle of 40.0° from central maximum,using monochromatic light of 490-nm wavelength.What is the width of the slit?

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The correct answer is A.The width of the slit can be calculated using the formula:```w = λ / sin(θ)```where:* w is the width of the slit* λ is the wavelength of light* θ is the angle of the first minimumPlugging in the given values, we get:```w = 490 nm / sin(40.0°) = 762 nm```

Question 12

In a single-slit diffraction experiment,the width of the slit through which light passes is reduced.What happens to the width of the central bright fringe?

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When the width of the slit in a single-slit diffraction experiment is reduced, the diffraction effect becomes more pronounced, leading to a wider central bright fringe. This is because the angle of diffraction increases as the slit width decreases, spreading the light over a larger area.

Question 13

A single slit forms a diffraction pattern with monochromatic light.The 4th minimum of the pattern occurs at an angle of 35° from the central maximum.How many bright bands are on each side of the central maximum?

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The number of bright bands on each side of the central maximum is one less than the number of minima. Since the 4th minimum is at 35°, there are 3 bright bands on each side of the central maximum. Including the central maximum itself, there are 4 bright bands on each side.

Question 14

If the fifth order minimum in the diffraction pattern due to a thin slit is at 40° from the central maximum,at what angle does the first order minimum occur?

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Question 15

If the diameter of a radar dish is doubled,what happens to its resolving power,assuming that all other factors remain unchanged?

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The resolving power of a radar dish is directly proportional to the diameter of the dish. Therefore, doubling the diameter of the dish results in doubling its resolving power.

Question 16

If the central maximum in a single slit diffraction pattern has intensity I₀,the intensity of the secondary maximum that is nearest to it is closest to

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The intensity of the first secondary maximum in a single slit diffraction pattern is approximately 4.5% (or 0.045 times) the intensity of the central maximum.

Question 17

A light beam shines through a thin slit and illuminates a distant screen.The central bright fringe on the screen is 1.00 cm wide,as measured between the dark fringes that border it on either side.Which of the following actions would decrease the width of the central bright fringe? (There may be more than one correct choice.)

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Question 18

Light of wavelength 687 nm is incident on a single slit 0.75 mm wide.At what distance from the slit should a screen be placed if the second dark fringe in the diffraction pattern is to be 1.7 mm from the center of the diffraction pattern?

Accepted Answer

The position of the dark fringes in a single-slit diffraction pattern is given by the formula $y = \frac{m\lambda L}{a}$, where $y$ is the distance from the center of the pattern to the fringe on the screen, $m$ is the order of the fringe (for the second dark fringe, $m = 2$), $\lambda$ is the wavelength of the light (687 nm = $687 \times 10^{-9}$ m), $L$ is the distance from the slit to the screen, and $a$ is the width of the slit (0.75 mm = $0.75 \times 10^{-3}$ m). We are given $y = 1.7$ mm = $1.7 \times 10^{-3}$ m and need to solve for $L$.Rearranging the formula to solve for $L$, we get $L = \frac{ya}{m\lambda}$.Substituting the given values, $L = \frac{(1.7 \times 10^{-3}) \times (0.75 \times 10^{-3})}{2 \times (687 \times 10^{-9})}$.Calculating this gives $L \approx 0.93$ meters, which corresponds to choice C.

Question 19

A single slit illuminated with a 500 nm light gives a diffraction pattern on a far screen.The 5^th minimum occurs at 7.00° away from the central maximum.At what angle does the 18^th minimum occur?

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The angle for the nth minimum in a single-slit diffraction pattern is given by $n\lambda = d\sin(\theta)$, where $n$ is the order of the minimum, $\lambda$ is the wavelength of the light, $d$ is the slit width, and $\theta$ is the angle of the minimum from the central maximum. Since the angle for the first minimum is given, we can use the ratio of the angles for the 1st and 18th minima to find the angle for the 18th minimum, because the angle is directly proportional to the order of the minimum. Given the 1st minimum occurs at 7.00°, the 18th minimum will occur at $18 \times 7.00° = 126°$. However, this calculation is incorrect due to a misunderstanding of the direct proportionality and the actual calculation method needed. The correct approach involves understanding that the angle for the nth minimum is directly proportional to $n$, so if the 1st minimum is at 7.00°, the 18th would be $18 \times 7.00° / 1 = 126.00°$, which is not a practical answer given the options and the nature of diffraction patterns. The correct calculation should consider the relationship more carefully, often involving more detailed trigonometric relationships and the specific conditions of the problem. Given the options and typical diffraction patterns, the correct answer must be recalculated based on proper understanding and application of the formula, leading to a realistic angle for the 18th minimum within the provided options.

Question 20

A single-slit diffraction pattern is formed on a distant screen.Assuming the angles involved are small,by what factor will the width of the central bright spot on the screen change if the slit width is doubled?

Accepted Answer

The width of the central bright spot is proportional to the width of the slit. If the width of the slit is doubled, the width of the central bright spot will also double. Therefore, the central bright spot will be cut in half if the slit width is doubled. So, option B is the correct choice.

Quiz 36: Diffraction