College Physics
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ISBN: 9780134601823
Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 24, Problem 24CQ
Describe three situations that you can analyze using wave fronts, rays, and disturbance-versus-position graphs for a particular time. In what situation is one of the representations more helpful than the others?
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The analysis of any two-point source interference pattern and a successful determination of wavelength demands an ability to sort through the measured information and equating the values with the symbols in Young's equation. Apply your understanding by interpreting the following statements and identifying the values of y, d, m and L. Finally, perform some conversions of the given information such that all information share the same unit.
a. Two slits separated by 0.250 mm produces an interference pattern in which the fifth dark band is located 12.8 cm from the central antinode when the screen is placed a distance of 8.2 meters away.
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Chapter 24 Solutions
College Physics
Ch. 24 - Review Question 24.1 Explain why we observe...Ch. 24 - Prob. 2RQCh. 24 - Review Question 24.3 How do the locations of the...Ch. 24 - Review Question 24.4 If we look through a grating...Ch. 24 - Review Question 24.5 Equation (24.6),...Ch. 24 - Review Question 24.6 Stars are so far away that...Ch. 24 - Prob. 7RQCh. 24 - Multiple Choice Questions
1. You shine a...Ch. 24 - Multiple Choice Questions When you shine a very...Ch. 24 - Prob. 3MCQ
Ch. 24 - Multiple Choice Questions If you add a third slit...Ch. 24 - Multiple Choice Questions
5. Why don’t two...Ch. 24 - Multiple Choice Questions You shine a laser beam...Ch. 24 - Multiple Choice Questions
7. What does the...Ch. 24 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 24 - Multiple Choice Questions You shine a green laser...Ch. 24 - 10. Describe a double-slit interference experiment...Ch. 24 - You are investigating a pattern produced on a...Ch. 24 - 12. Give examples of phenomena that can be...Ch. 24 - 13. Give examples of phenomena that cannot be...Ch. 24 - Prob. 14CQCh. 24 - 15. Draw a point-like source of light. What is the...Ch. 24 - Draw two coherent light sources next to each...Ch. 24 - 17. Use the wave front representation to explain...Ch. 24 - 18. Use the wave front representation to explain...Ch. 24 - Compare the interference pattern produced by two...Ch. 24 - Draw 10 coherent point-like sources of light...Ch. 24 - If you see green light of 520-nm wavelength when...Ch. 24 - 22. Imagine that you have a very thin uniform oil...Ch. 24 - (a) Draw a picture of what you will see on a...Ch. 24 - Describe three situations that you can analyze...Ch. 24 - Why can you hear a person who is around a corner...Ch. 24 - 26 Astronomers often called the resolution limit...Ch. 24 - 24.1 and 24.2 Youngs double-slit experiment and...Ch. 24 - 24.1 and 24.2 Youngs double-slit experiment and...Ch. 24 - 24.1 and 24.2 Young’s double-slit experiment and...Ch. 24 - 24.1 and 24.2 Youngs double-slit experiment and...Ch. 24 - 24.1 and 24.2 Young’s double-slit experiment and...Ch. 24 - 24.1 and 24.2 Youngs double-slit experiment and...Ch. 24 - 24.1 and 24.2 Youngs double-slit experiment and...Ch. 24 - Gratings: an application of interference Light of...Ch. 24 - 24.3 Gratings: an application of interference...Ch. 24 - 24.3 Gratings: an application of interference
12....Ch. 24 - Gratings: an application of interference Only half...Ch. 24 - 24.3 Gratings: an application of interference...Ch. 24 - 24.3 Gratings: an application of interference...Ch. 24 - 24.3 Gratings: an application of interference
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20. * Representing...Ch. 24 - 24.4 Thin-film interference
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24.4 Thin-film interference
22. * Soap bubble 1 ...Ch. 24 - 24.4 Thin-film interference * Soap bubble 2 soap...Ch. 24 - 24.4 Thin-film interference
24. * Thin-film coated...Ch. 24 - Thin-film interference * Thin-film coated glass...Ch. 24 - 24.4 Thin-film interference
26. Two flat glass...Ch. 24 - 24.5 Diffraction of light * Explain diffraction...Ch. 24 - 24.5 Diffraction of light * How did we derive it?...Ch. 24 - 24.5 Diffraction of light
31. * Explain a white...Ch. 24 - 24.5 Diffraction of light Light of wavelength 630...Ch. 24 - 24.5 Diffraction of light * Light of wavelength of...Ch. 24 - 24.5 Diffraction of light * Sound diffraction...Ch. 24 - 24.5 Diffraction of light * Light of wavelength...Ch. 24 - Prob. 36PCh. 24 - 24.6 Resolving power
37. Resolution of telescope ...Ch. 24 - Resolving power * Laser light of wavelength 630 nm...Ch. 24 - Resolving power * Size of small bead Infrared...Ch. 24 - Resolving power * Resolution of telescope How will...Ch. 24 - Resolving power * Detecting visual binary stars...Ch. 24 - Prob. 42PCh. 24 - 24.6 Resolving power
43 * Draw a graphical...Ch. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of...Ch. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of light *...Ch. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of light *...Ch. 24 - Prob. 48PCh. 24 - Prob. 50PCh. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of light *...Ch. 24 - Skills for applying the wave model of light *...Ch. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of light *...Ch. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of light *...Ch. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of...Ch. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of light *...Ch. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of light *...Ch. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of...Ch. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of...Ch. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of light *...Ch. 24 - 24.7 Skills for applying the wave model of light *...Ch. 24 - * Monochromatic light passes through two slits and...Ch. 24 - 64. Sound from speakers Two stereo speakers...Ch. 24 - Prob. 65GPCh. 24 - 66. Diffraction of water waves entering a harbor ...Ch. 24 - ** Variable thickness wedge A wedge of glass of...Ch. 24 - Prob. 69GPCh. 24 - Looking at Moon rocks You have a home telescope...Ch. 24 - * BIO EST Diffraction-limited resolving power of...Ch. 24 - 72. * Resolving sunspots You are looking at...Ch. 24 - s Mare Imbrium The outermost ring of mountains...Ch. 24 - * Can you see atoms with a light-based microscope?...Ch. 24 - * Detecting insects by diffraction of sound A...Ch. 24 - BIO What is 20/20 vision? Vision is often measured...Ch. 24 -
BIO What is 20/20 vision? Vision is often...Ch. 24 - BIO What is 20/20 vision? Vision is often measured...Ch. 24 - BIO What is 20/20 vision? Vision is often measured...Ch. 24 - BIO What is 20/20 vision? Vision is often measured...Ch. 24 - Thin-film window coatings for energy conservation...Ch. 24 - Thin-film window coatings for energy conservation...Ch. 24 - Thin-film window coatings for energy conservation...Ch. 24 - Thin-film window coatings for energy conservation...Ch. 24 - Thin-film window coatings for energy conservation...
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