Physics Practical Examination [F.

M-30]
1. a) What is interference of light?
b) What are the required conditions for interference of light?
c) What will happen if white light is used instead of monochromatic light in interference
experiment? 2+3+3=8

2. What is Wheatstone bridge principle? Explain with diagram. 5

3. a) What is diffraction phenomenon of light?

b) Distinguish between Fresnel and Fraunhofer classes of diffraction.
c) What is diffraction grating? 2+3+2=7

4. a)What is elasticity of a material?

b) Explain Hook’s law in elasticity? 2+3=5

5.a) If the experiment is performed with a wire, what will happen to the diameter of the wire
if the length increases?
b) What is the relevant elastic constant called?
c) What is its unit?
d) What is its dimension? 1+1+1+1=4

6. Does temperature have any effect on the modulus of rigidity of a rod? 1