Optics and Newton's Corpuscular Theory Quiz

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What does Huygen’s Principle state about wavefronts?

Wavefronts are stationary and do not propagate

Every point on a wavefront may be considered a source of secondary spherical wavelets which spread out in the forward direction at the speed of light (correct)

Wavefronts move at a speed proportional to their wavelength

Wavefronts are composed of individual particles

According to Newton’s corpuscular theory of light, what happens when the particles enter the eyes?

They produce an image of the object or sensation of vision (correct)

They refract and disperse into different colors

They transform into electromagnetic waves

They create interference patterns

According to Newton’s corpuscular theory, how do corpuscles behave when emitted from a source of light?

They travel in a zigzag pattern with low velocity

They travel in curved paths with varying velocity

They travel in straight lines with high velocity (correct)

They travel in random directions at the speed of sound

How does Newton's corpuscular theory explain the behavior of light?

Light consists of very tiny particles known as 'corpuscles' which travel in straight lines with high velocity Signup and view all the answers

According to Young, what happens when two undulations from different origins coincide?

Their joint effect is a combination of the motions belonging to each Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of Newton’s corpuscular theory of light?

Light consists of very tiny particles known as 'corpuscular' Signup and view all the answers

What does superposition of waves state about the displacement of a medium?

The instantaneous resultant displacement is the algebraic sum of the displacements due to individual waves Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the superposition of waves on a medium?

The instantaneous resultant displacement of the medium at every point is the algebraic sum of the displacements of the medium due to individual waves Signup and view all the answers

According to Huygen’s Principle, what may be considered a source of secondary spherical wavelets?

Every point on a wavefront Signup and view all the answers

In Young's own words, what is the joint effect when two undulations from different origins coincide?

A combination of the motions belonging to each Signup and view all the answers

Optics and Newton's Corpuscular Theory Quiz

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What does Huygen’s Principle state about wavefronts?

According to Newton’s corpuscular theory of light, what happens when the particles enter the eyes?

According to Newton’s corpuscular theory, how do corpuscles behave when emitted from a source of light?

How does Newton's corpuscular theory explain the behavior of light?

According to Young, what happens when two undulations from different origins coincide?

What is the basis of Newton’s corpuscular theory of light?

What does superposition of waves state about the displacement of a medium?

What is the result of the superposition of waves on a medium?

According to Huygen’s Principle, what may be considered a source of secondary spherical wavelets?

In Young's own words, what is the joint effect when two undulations from different origins coincide?

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