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Phenonmenon of interfernece is observed-

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only for light waves

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only for sound waves

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for both sound and light waves

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none of above

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To solve the question regarding the phenomenon of interference, let's analyze the options provided and the nature of interference itself. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Interference**: - Interference is a phenomenon that occurs when two or more waves overlap and combine to form a new wave pattern. This can result in areas of increased amplitude (constructive interference) or decreased amplitude (destructive interference). 2. **Types of Waves**: - Waves can be classified into different types, primarily mechanical waves (like sound) and electromagnetic waves (like light). 3. **Interference in Light Waves**: - Light waves, being electromagnetic waves, can exhibit interference. This is famously demonstrated in experiments such as Young's double-slit experiment, where light passing through two slits creates an interference pattern on a screen. 4. **Interference in Sound Waves**: - Sound waves, which are mechanical waves, also exhibit interference. This can be observed when two sound sources are played simultaneously, leading to regions of louder and softer sounds due to constructive and destructive interference. 5. **Conclusion**: - Since interference occurs in both sound waves and light waves, the correct answer to the question is that the phenomenon of interference is observed for both types of waves. ### Final Answer: The phenomenon of interference is observed for **both sound and light waves**. ---
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ALLEN-WAVE OPTICS-Exercise 1 (Check your Grasp)
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  2. The resultant amplitude in interference with two coherent sources depe...

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  3. Phenonmenon of interfernece is observed-

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  4. Two coherent sources must have the same

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  5. For the sustained interference of light, the necessary condition is th...

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  6. If the ratio of the intensity of two coherent sources is 4 then the vi...

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  7. Two monochromatic and coherent point sources of light are placed at a ...

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  8. If the distance between the first maxima and fifth minima of a double-...

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  9. In young's double slit experiment, the seperation between the slits is...

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  10. In Young's double slit experiment using sodium light (lamda=5898Å) 92 ...

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  11. In Young's experiment one slit is covered with a blue filter and the o...

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  12. In the Young's double slit experiment , a mica slip of thickness t and...

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  13. In Young's double slit experiment, if monochromatic light is replaced ...

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  14. In a YDSE with identical slits, the intensity of the central bright fr...

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  15. As shown in the right figure, a point light source is placed at distan...

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  16. One of the two slits in YDSE is painted over, so that it transmits onl...

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  17. InYDSE,how many maxima can be obtained on the screen if wavelength of ...

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  18. In YDSE, the source placed symmetrically with respect to the slit is n...

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  19. A light wave travels through three transparent materials of equal thic...

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  20. In YDSE if a slab whose refractive index can be varied is placed in fr...

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