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Which of the following best describes a ray in optics?
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?
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?
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?
Can wave phenomena such as interference be modeled using ray optics?
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What is the condition for using ray tracing in optical systems?
What is the condition for using ray tracing in optical systems?
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