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CBSE Class 12 Physics 2017 Outside Delhi Set 1 Paper
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Question : 6 of 26
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SECTION -B
Draw the intensity pattern for single slit diffraction and double slit interference. Hence, state two differences between interference and diffraction patterns. OR Unpolarised light is passed through a polaroid . When this polarised beam passes through another polaroid and if the pass axis of makes angle with the pass axis of , then write the expression for the polarised beam passing through . Draw a plot showing the variation of intensity when varies from 0 to .
Solution:
Interference pattern Diffraction pattern Two Differences
Differences:
OR Expression for intensity of polarized beam Plot of intensity variation with angle Intensity is (if is the intensity of unpolarised light.) Intensity is (if is the intensity of polarized light.) (Award mark if the student writes the expression as )

| Interference | Diffraction |
|---|---|
| All maxima have equal intensity. | Maxima have different (rapidly decreasing) intensity. |
| All fringes have equal width. | Different (changing) width. |
| Superposition of two wavefronts. | Superposition of wavelets from the same wavefront. |

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