Properties of light, Physics

Assignment Help:

Properties of light:

The wavefronts can be of different shapes depending on the size and shape of light source and the distance from it. Huygens' principle states that every point on a wavefront behaves as the source of small secondary wavelets which spread out in all directions with a velocity equal to the velocity of light. The new wavefront is then found by constructing a surface of envelope tangential to the secondary wavelets.

Applying Huygens' principle, the phenomenon of reflection and refraction could be explained. The velocity of water waves depend on the depth of the water. The principle of superposition of waves states that when two or more waves travel through the same portion of a medium simultaneously, the resultant displacement at any point is the vector sum of the displacements due to the individual waves.

 


Related Discussions:- Properties of light

Describe motion in two dimensions, Motion of an object in a plane is called...

Motion of an object in a plane is called two dimensional (2-D) motions. For 2-D motion acceleration or velocity can be explained by two elements in any two mutually perpendicular d

Series Combinations of Resistance, how to verify the laws which govern the ...

how to verify the laws which govern the resistance which are connected in series

What is viscosity, The property of liquids (or gases) by virtue of which a ...

The property of liquids (or gases) by virtue of which a backward dragging force (viscous drag) acts tangentially on the layers of the liquid in motion and it tries to stop the moti

Waves, how to standing waves formed in closed pipes

how to standing waves formed in closed pipes

Electromagnetic induction, what is construction,,, principle...and working ...

what is construction,,, principle...and working of AC generator

Kinematics, an aeroplane is moving horizontally with a velocity of u . it d...

an aeroplane is moving horizontally with a velocity of u . it drops a packet from a height h. the time taken the packet in reaching the ground is?

Concept of Speed, KINEMATICS I 1.   x(t) is called displacement and i...

KINEMATICS I 1.   x(t) is called displacement and it denotes the position of the body at a particular time. If the displacement is positive then that body is to the right of

Explain the concept of friction, A 5 kilogram mass is lifted at constant ve...

A 5 kilogram mass is lifted at constant velocity from a shop floor by a rope that passes by a pulley attached to the shop's ceiling.  Neglecting the mass of the rope and frict

Find magnitude of sum of two force, Two forces have magnitudes of 11 newton...

Two forces have magnitudes of 11 newtons and 5 newtons. The magnitude of their sum could NOT be equal to which of the following values? a) 16 newtons b) 5 newtons b)

Velocity, Here are the positions at three different times for a bee in flig...

Here are the positions at three different times for a bee in flight (a bee''s top speed is about 7 m/s). time: 5.4 s 5.8 s 6.2 s position: m m Using the best information

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd