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Section A: Long Answer Questions

Attempt any TWO questions.

3 questions·10 marks each
1long10 marks

Discuss the theory of Newton's rings. Derive expressions for the radii of bright and dark rings and explain the experimental determination of the wavelength of light.

interference
2long10 marks

State and prove Gauss's law in electrostatics. Apply it to find the field due to an infinitely long line charge.

electrostatics
3long10 marks

Explain the propagation of light through an optical fiber. Derive expressions for the acceptance angle and numerical aperture, and discuss types of fibers.

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 observing interference fringes.

interference
5short5 marks

Derive the energy density of an electric field.

capacitance
6short5 marks

State Ampere's law and obtain the magnetic field inside a solenoid.

magnetism
7short5 marks

What are the characteristics of laser light?

laser
8short5 marks

Write and solve the differential equation of simple harmonic motion.

oscillations
9short5 marks

State the differential and integral forms of Gauss's law.

electromagnetism
10short5 marks

Explain the diffraction grating and its resolving power.

diffraction
11short5 marks

Define total internal reflection and critical angle.

optical-fiber
12short5 marks

Write short notes on population inversion.

laser