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Section A: Long Answer Questions

Attempt any TWO questions.

3 questions·10 marks each
1long10 marks

Discuss Fraunhofer diffraction at a single slit and derive the condition for minima and maxima. Obtain the expression for the intensity distribution.

diffraction
2long10 marks

Define electric potential. Derive the expression for the electric potential due to an electric dipole at any point.

electrostatics
3long10 marks

Explain the principle, construction and working of an optical fiber as a communication medium. Discuss its advantages over conventional systems.

optical-fiber
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Section B: Short Answer Questions

Attempt any EIGHT questions.

9 questions·5 marks each
4short5 marks

Explain the conditions for sustained interference of light.

interference
5short5 marks

Define dielectric constant and polarization.

capacitance
6short5 marks

State Lenz's law and explain its significance.

electromagnetic-induction
7short5 marks

Distinguish between LED and LASER.

laser
8short5 marks

Write the differential equation of damped oscillation and define the quality factor.

oscillations
9short5 marks

State Gauss's divergence theorem.

electromagnetism
10short5 marks

Explain the formation of colours in thin films.

interference
11short5 marks

Define attenuation and dispersion in optical fibers.

optical-fiber
12short5 marks

Write short notes on Maxwell's equations.

electromagnetism