What is the difference between polarised light and unpolarized l

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Physics

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ICSE Class 12

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11.

To which regions of the EM spectrum do the following wavelengths belong:

a) 250 nm
b) 1500 nm


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12.

What is the difference between polarised light and unpolarized light?


Polarised light: The vibrations of the electric vector E occur in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the propagation of light, and is confined to a single direction in the plane.

Unpolarised light: The vibrations of the electric vector E occur symmetrically in all possible directions in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the propagation of light.


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13.

Name the principle on the basis of which optical fibres work?


14.

Calculate dispersive power of a transparent material given by:

nv = 1.56, nr = 1.54, ny= 1.55


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15.

What is meant by short-sightedness?


16.

Two metals A and B have work functions 4 eV and 6 eV respectively. Which metal has lower threshold wavelength for photoelectric effect.


17.

Calculate angular momentum of an electron in the third Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom.


18.

In a nuclear reactor, what is the function of a moderator?


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19.

In our nature, where is the nuclear fusion reaction taking place continuously?


20.

What is the use of a Zener diode?


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