# Light properties

## Homework Statement

1. wave properties of light in a prism experiment?
2. wave properties of diffraction in a prism experiment?
3.name one apparatus that uses diffraction

## The Attempt at a Solution

1. The wave properties of light are dispersion and recombination
2. The wave properties of light are destructive interference and crest and troughs
3. Youngs double slit experiment

^^IS THIS CORRECT?!??!?!?

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What are the questions and what is the context ? In complete sentences

Name the two methods that will produce a spectrum from white light. Compare the methods based on the

· type of apparatus used

· wave properties involved

· mathematical calculations used to describe the process

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## Homework Statement

1. wave properties of light in a prism experiment?
2. wave properties of diffraction in a prism experiment?
3.name one apparatus that uses diffraction

## The Attempt at a Solution

1. The wave properties of light are dispersion and recombination
2. The wave properties of light are destructive interference and crest and troughs
3. Youngs double slit experiment

^^IS THIS CORRECT?!??!?!?
Hello Mr,

What are the questions and what is the context ? In complete sentences
Name the two methods that will produce a spectrum from white light. Compare the methods based on the

· type of apparatus used

· wave properties involved

· mathematical calculations used to describe the process
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1. The two apparatus that could be used is a diffraction gradient and a prism

2. For the prism - The wave properties of light are dispersion and recombination

For the diffraction gradient - The wave properties of light are destructive interference, diffraction and crest and troughs

3. For the prism, I couldn't find any mathematical calculations
For the diffraction gradient you can use lamda = xd/nl and lambda =dsin/n

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For prism usually this equation is represented as the dependence of refraction angle w.r.t. wavelength, $d\theta/d\lambda$. Open your optics textbook which discusses dispersion in prism and you will most likely find it.