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Which of the following best describes a ray in optics?

A curve that is diagonal to the wavefronts of light

A curve that is tangent to the wavefronts of light

A curve that is perpendicular to the wavefronts of light (correct)

A curve that is parallel to the wavefronts of light

Which statement about ray optics is true?

Ray optics is used to study interference of light waves

Ray optics is only valid for objects smaller than the light's wavelength

Ray optics is a subset of wave optics theory (correct)

Ray optics can accurately describe all phenomena of light

What is the purpose of using rays in optical systems?

To measure the wavelength of light

To calculate the speed of light

To analyze the diffraction of light

To simulate the propagation of light (correct)

Can wave phenomena such as interference be modeled using ray optics?

<p>Yes, but only in limited circumstances by adding phase to the ray model</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for using ray tracing in optical systems?

<p>The dimensions of objects must be larger than the light's wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

Optics Quiz

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Which of the following best describes a ray in optics?

Which statement about ray optics is true?

What is the purpose of using rays in optical systems?

Can wave phenomena such as interference be modeled using ray optics?

What is the condition for using ray tracing in optical systems?

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