3rd sem physics major previous question paper
3rd sem physics major previous question paper
3rd sem physics major previous question paper
1.
motion.
i. Define simple harmonic
Distinguish between phase velocity and group velocity.
ii.
iii. What is Helmholtz Resonator?
Av. What is natural frequency of an oscillator?
v. State Fermat's principle.
vi. What are coherent sources of light?
itsthickness.
What is a quarter-wave plate? Give expression for
What are ordinary and extra-ordinary rays?
ix.
— B: Answer Type Quesoeasl
••••W'A..I •
Section —C AnswerTypeQuestmsl
7. Establish equation of
motion for a damped harmonic oscillator subject
resistive force proportional to to a
velocity. tf the damping is less than
show that the system oscillates with
an amplitude decaying exponentially with
time.
8. Discuss the construction and working of Michelson
Interferometer.How it is
used to measure the refractive index of a transparent material?
9. What are Fresnel's half-period zones? How are these constructed? Obtain
expression for their radius and area.