Optics Ray Modeling Quiz
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What is the purpose of using rays in optics?

  • To approximate solutions to Maxwell's equations
  • To simulate interference in wave optics theory
  • To model the propagation of light through an optical system (correct)
  • To describe phenomena such as diffraction
  • In which circumstances can wave phenomena like interference be modeled using the ray model?

  • When light waves propagate through homogeneous media
  • When the wavelength of light is much greater than the dimensions of objects (correct)
  • When light bends at the interface between dissimilar media
  • When refractive index changes in a medium
  • Which theory is required to describe phenomena such as diffraction in optics?

  • Wave optics theory (correct)
  • Maxwell's equations
  • Ray tracing theory
  • Geometric optics theory
  • Under what conditions do light rays bend at the interface between two dissimilar media?

    <p>When the refractive index changes in a medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of media causes light rays to be curved as the refractive index changes?

    <p>Heterogeneous media</p> Signup and view all the answers

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