Physics-Huygens Principle

NEET Physics Huygens Principle MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

When a wavefront enters a second medium with speed v2 from a medium with speed v1, what is the ratio of the sine of the angle of incidence (i) to the sine of the angle of refraction (r)?

A

v1/v2

B

v2/v1

C

v1 * v2

D

v2 - v1

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the relationship derived using Huygens Principle, sin(i)/sin(r) = v1/v2, where v1 and v2 are the wave speeds in the first and second medium respectively.

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