JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 10. Wave optics
A light wave is propagating with plane wave fronts of the type \(x+y+z=\) constant. The angle made by the direction of wave propagation with the \(x\)-axis is:
- A \(\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)\)
- B \(\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)\)
- C \(\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)\)
- D \(\cos ^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}\right)\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) \(\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)\)
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The direction of propagation of light is perpendicular to the wave front and is symmetric about \(\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}\) and z axis. \(\therefore\) Angle made by the light with \(\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y} \& \mathrm{z}\) axis is same.…
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