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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

Select the correct option for the statements given below.
(A) The diffraction pattern is a superposition of waves originating from each point on a single slit.
(B) The interference pattern is the superposition of two waves originating from two narrow slits.
(C) The diffraction pattern in single slit has a central bright maximum brighter than other maxima.
(D) The interference in double slit has a number of equally spaced bright and dark bands.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A) and (C) are correct, (B) and (D) are incorrect
  2. B (A) and (C) are incorrect, (B) and (D) are correct
  3. C (A), (B), (C) and (D) incorrect
  4. D (A), (B), (C) and (D) are correct
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(D) (A), (B), (C) and (D) are correct

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Statements A and B accurately define the origins of these patterns: diffraction arises from the superposition of wavelets from a single wavefront, while interference comes from two distinct coherent sources. Statements C and D describe their visual differences—diffraction has a…
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