If light moves from medium A to medium B its velocity reduces by half, the ratio of refractive index of medium A to medium B and which medium will be denser: O a. % and B O b. ½ and A O C. 4 and A O d. % and B

If light moves from medium A to medium B its velocity reduces by half, the ratio of refractive index of medium A to medium B and which medium will be denser: O a. % and B O b. ½ and A O C. 4 and A O d. % and B

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Chapter37: Diffraction Patterns And Polarization

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The word "constructive" signifies addition in interference. Constructive interference occurs when the path of the waves that start from the slit differs by 1 entire wavelength or in the intervals of the same. Hence, the waves that are presented on the screen are in phase (crest to crest/trough to trough). The waves interfering constructively forms bright fringes on the screen.

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If light moves from medium A to medium B its velocity reduces by half, the ratio of refractive index of medium A to
medium B and which medium will be denser:
O a. V4 and B
O b. ½ and A
O C. 4 and A
O d. ½ and B

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