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Optics Course Objectives and Topics Quiz
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According to Newton's Particle Theory, which of the following did he fail to explain?

  • The speed of light in glass and water
  • Interference, diffraction, and polarization of light (correct)
  • The composition of light particles
  • Absorption, reflection, and scattering of light

    • According to Newton's Particle Theory, why did he fail to explain refraction?

  • He lacked understanding of the principles of refraction
  • He believed that refraction was not relevant to his theory
  • He considered the speed of light in glass and water to be greater than in a vacuum (correct)
  • He didn't consider the speed of light in different mediums

    • What did Newton's Particle Theory propose about the nature of light?

  • Light is composed of both particles and waves
  • Light is purely a wave phenomenon
  • Light has no specific nature according to Newton
  • Light is made up of tiny particles (correct)

    • What aspects of light did Newton's Particle Theory successfully explain?

    <p>Absorption, reflection, and scattering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception led Newton to fail in explaining refraction?

    <p>Considering the speed of light in glass and water to be greater than in a vacuum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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