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ODD SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS: 2023-24
B. TECH (CSE / ME / EE / CE / BIOTECH)
Semester: I
SUBJECT CODE: BAS101
PHYSICS
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 70
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NOTE: THE QUESTION PAPER CONTAINS THREE SECTIONS.
ATTEMPT ALL THE SECTIONS.
SECTION- A
NOTE: Attempt all the questions. (14 Marks)
Q. 1. Answer the following questions: (7×1 = 7 Marks)
i. Define time dialation.
ii. Define fringe width.
iii. Define resolving power.
iv. What is a halfwave plate?
v. What is specific rotation?
vi. What is holography?
vii. What is numerical aperture?
Q. 2. Answer the following questions: (7×1 = 7 Marks)
i. Differentiate between inertial and non-inertial frames of reference.
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ii. What is the role of phase difference in constructive interference? (ii) (a) Give a brief account of various types of fibres.
iii. Explain the reason for coloured fringes seen around the oil droplet OR
floating on the surface of water. (b) What are the probable losses that you can expect in fibre
iv. Distinguish between first- and second order spectra of a diffraction communication? Explain how these can be minimised.
grating.
v. Explain the role of optically active material in polarization. SECTION-C
vi. List one advantage and disadvantage of a hologram.
NOTE: Attempt all the questions. (14×2 = 28 Marks)
vii. List one factor that can attenuate the signal in an optical fiber.
Q.5. (a) With the help of a neat diagram explain the theory being formation of
SECTION-B Newton’s rings. Arrive at the formulas for fringe width in a typical
NOTE: Attempt all the questions. (7×2×2 = 28 Marks) Newton’s rings experiment.
OR
Q.3. (i) (a) Write down the postulates of special theory of relativity. Explain
(b) Explain the principle of a polarimeter. Explain how the specific
how it differs from classical laws of physics.
rotation of a given sugar solution can be determined.
OR
(b) What are different types of reference frames? Give a brief
Q.6. (a) What are plane and circular polarized lights? Briefly explain the
account for each of them.
construction and working principle of a quarter wave plate.
(ii) (a) What is Young’s double slit experiment? Briefly explain the
OR
factors that can affect the fringe pattern in this experiment.
(b) What is addition of velocities? Explain how it differ in a reference
OR
frame which is i) at rest and ii) moving with a constant velocity with
(b) What is a diffraction grating? Explain the various factors that can
respect to laboratory frame of reference.
affect the dispersion of a diffraction grating spectrum.
Q.4. (i) (a) What are spontaneous and stimulated emission of radiation?
Extend this to explain the basic principles of a laser.
OR
(b) Briefly explain the functioning of a hologram.
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