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Wave Nature of Light: Hygens' Principle — Formula Sheet

ICSE · Class 12 · Physics

6 formulas from Wave Nature of Light: Hygens' Principle (ICSE Class 12 Physics) on one page, grouped by topic. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Physics syllabus.

45 questions32 flashcards6 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Formulas and Key Relations

2. Wavefronts and Their Shapes

Wave speed = √(elasticity / density)

A ∝ 1/r and I ∝ 1/r^2

A = constant, I = constant

A ∝ 1/√r and I ∝ 1/r

4. Reflection by Huygens' Principle

sin i / sin r = BA' / AB' = vt / vt = 1 ⇒ i = r

Therefore, the incident ray, the reflected ray and the normal at the point of incidence are all in the same plane.

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What are the important topics in Wave Nature of Light: Hygens' Principle for ICSE Class 12 Physics?
Key topics in Wave Nature of Light: Hygens' Principle include Historical Background and Nature of Light, Wavefront and Ray, Huygens' Principle and Secondary Wavelets, Reflection of Light Using Huygens' Principle. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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