Polarization, Diffraction, and Interference of Light

Question 1

Polarized light definition

Answer 1

vibrates in only one plane

Question 2

The width of the central antinode produced in an interference pattern is ______ to the wavelength of the light

Answer 2

proportional

Question 3

Bright bands of the screen where light is emanating from two slits =

Answer 3

destructive interference (nodes)

Question 4

Dark bands of the screen where light is emanating from two slits =

Answer 4

constructive interference (antinodes)