Question

Match List I with List II:

List I	List II
A. Fraunhofer Diffraction	I. Interaction of the light waves from two different wave fronts.
B. Fresnel Diffraction	II. The distance between the source and the screen are effectively at infinite distance.
C. Interference of Light	III. It’s a phenomenon in which the wave vibrations are restricted to a particular direction in a plane.
D. Polarization of Light	IV. The source and screen or both are at finite distances from the aperture or obstacle.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
• (A) (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Hint:

Understanding the different types of optical phenomena and their configurations helps in correctly categorizing and predicting their effects in practical applications, such as lenses and other optical devices.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Fraunhofer diffraction (A) occurs at large distances where the light waves are parallel (II). Fresnel diffraction
(B) happens when the source and screen are relatively close to the obstacle or aperture, requiring consideration of wave curvature (IV).
Interference of light (C) involves interactions between waves from different sources (I).
Polarization (D) relates to the orientation of light waves in a plane (III).