Wave-Like Properties of Light (VCE SSCE Physics): Flashcards

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Wave-Like Properties of Light
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Type of wave that light is

Electromagnetic wave

Speed of light in vacuum (cc)

3.00imes108,extmcdotexts13.00 imes 10^8 , ext{m} cdot ext{s}^{-1}

Wave equation for EM waves

c=flambdac = flambda

Wave pattern that oscillates but doesn't move in space

Standing wave (or stationary wave)

Points of zero displacement in standing wave

Nodes

Points of max oscillation in standing wave

Antinodes

Spreading of wave through opening or around obstacle

Diffraction

Sources needed for clear interference patterns

Coherent sources (monochromatic, fixed phase)

Path difference for constructive interference

nlambdanlambda (where n=0,1,2,3,...n = 0, 1, 2, 3, ...)

Fringe spacing formula (Young's double slit)

Delta x = rac{Llambda}{d}

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