In interference and diffraction, the light energy is redistributed. If it reduces in one region, producing a dark fringe, it increases in another region, producing a bright fringe. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A is false, but B is true
- A is true, but B is false
- A is true and B is also true
- Both A and B are false
Answer
(2) A is true, but B is false
Solution
A: In interference and diffraction the light energy is only redistributed — it decreases at dark fringes and increases at bright fringes; the total energy remains the same.
these phenomena obey the principle of conservation of energy ⇒ A is true.
B: Interference and diffraction are shown by all waves — sound waves, water waves and matter waves as well as light.
they are not exhibited only by light waves ⇒ B is false.
Answer: (2)