I.MADRASCHRISTIAN COLLEGE AUTONOMOUS B.ScDEGREE EXAMINATIONS -NOv 2012 ALLIED COTJRSE FOR MATIIEMATICS -1 - ?HVSZCs FoR, 081PY1AOL rylftT,+S-f.

SEMESTER_I TIME :3 HOURS AnswerALL questions : PART _A

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.ued is the expressionfor moment of inertia of a rigid body. Give the unit. l. 2. Give two usesof satellities . 3.. Define bulk modulus of elasticity. 4.. What is a cantilever? 5. StateLenzlaw of induction. 6. What is meantby resonance in electricalcircuits? the postulates of special theory of relativity. J. _G_i_ve 8 What is meantby time dilation. 9.. Give the unit of coefficient of thermal conductivitv. 10 What is a black body? PART _B

AnswerAll'Y FM

questions:

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15.What is induced e.m.f? E$pt".t,- i"to,Aartt j-r,>.

1l' Define radius of gyration . Derive an expression for the moment of inertia of a solid sphere 2+6 marks 12.Explain orbital velocity and escape velocity. 4marks Using the expression for escape velocity calculatethe value of escape velocity on the earth. 4marks 13. What are geostationary satellites? 3marks Write a note on Indian Satellites 5marks 14' Assuming q9 expressionfor_bending moment arrive at an expressionfor the young ,s modulus of the material of a beam subjected to uniform bending. 2+6marks

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Give one applicationof induced emf _ 2 marks 16. Explain with the necessary diagram how the figure of merit of a B.G. can be determined. (2+6marls) 17. Give the Lorentz transformationequations. 4marks Give Einstein's massenergyrelation and explain the term equivalence. 2marks calculate the energyequivalent in Joulesof t tg mass. 2marks 18. Define coefficient of thermal conductivity lmark Explain the blackbody spectrum. 3marks Hencediscussthe distribution of energyin the black body spectrum. 4marks

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PART{ 2X2(F4OMARKS 4marks 6marks l0marks 4marks 6marks 2marks Smarks '1,'fnarks Sltrarks 12rnarks

19.Define thethreemodulii of elasticity. Derivean expression for thecoupleier unit twist on a rod. How will you determine therigidity modulus of a wire by setting it in torsional oscillations. 20.Explain self induction. Explainthe growthof charge in a LC circuit . Drawaphasor diagram for a LCR circuit. Deriveanexpression for thefrequency of oscillations in a LCR circuit. 21. State' Stefan'slaw of radiation . ExplainPlanck's law of radiation. of quantum theoryof radiationderive 9$"g theconcept Wien'sdisplacement law and Rayleigh Jean,s law.
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SECTION - A Answcr ALL thc qucstions: l. Define critical temperature. 2. Statetwo observations of porousplug experiment. 3. Definesuperconductivity. 4. StateRayleigh-Jean's law. 5. What do you mean by most probablevelocitv? 6. Define entropy. 7. What is a heatengine? 8. Define macroscopic system. 9. -Discuss briefly the effect of pressureon boiling point. I0. Statethe latentheatequation.
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SECTION- B

Answcr ANY FIVE qucstions: : (5x8,.-40) I l ' DoscribeAmagat's experimentwith neat diagiramand discussits results. l2' cdlculaie ilre critical lernperuture, critical pressure --- and critical volurncof 02, givcrr iirar ' : it.l3g pa m.r mol-ran<l h : 31.9 cm3rnoi-'
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l4' obtai'tr'expressio' f'r ter'perature of i'versi'^ for gases. 15. Stateand explain Wien's law and planck,s law. 16.a) Writc a notc on adiabaticdcmagnc tization. the applicationsof Maxweil's thermodynamicar relations ,. .o],3tr"uss l /. rlscuss tne changein entropy in a perfect gas. l8' Describethe experimentalverification oril**,in's verocity distribution

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19.a) obtain the van der waal's equation of statefor gases andexplaintheCOzisothermals. AIso'uili'e thedrawbacks of van clerwaal's equati.'. b) Discuss thc pcculiar lcaturcs of t.lcliumll.
20' a) Explain the experimentaldeterminationof thermal conductivity by Forbe,smethod. b) with the necessary diagram, explain the working of otto engine. 2l' a)Derive the ClausiusClapeyron latent heat equation for first order phasechange. b) Deri ve Max welI- Boltzmann di stribution law.
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MADRASCHRISTIA}{COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS) EXAMINATIONS_NOV 2OT2 DEGREEEND OF SEMESTER B.SC. GrouP (iii) PHYSICS 0 6 I T 1A N OF MATTER MECHANICS AND PROPERTIES TIME : 3 HOURS SEMESTER: TWO PART _ A AnswerALL the questions. [ 1 0x 2 : 2 0 ] by depression? Whatdo you mean 1. Whatis Cantilever? ratio? of poisson's 2. Whatarethe limiting values D'Alembert'sPrinciPle. 3. State of viscoslty' 4. Give someof the applications of a liquid' 5. DefineCo efficientof viscosity 6. DefineMeta Centre. 7. DefineCritical Velocity andgive its expression' 8. Definethe coupleperunit twist of a cylinder' Give its unitsanddimensions. 9. DefinesurfaceTension. potential. field andGravitational 10.DefineGravitational _ PART B [5x8:40] AnsweranyFIVE questions. moment' for thebending 11.Derivean expression of gravityof a solidtetrahedron. 12.Find the locationof the centre the surface of determining method with theorythe Jaegar's 13.Describe of a liquid. tension low pumpfor measuring the workingof Mc - Leodgauge 14.Describe pressure. two between for the lossof kineticenergy 15.Derivean expression duringtheir directimpact. spheres on an inclined of a projectile for theRange 16.Derivean expression Plane' continuedin Page2 MAX : 100marks

Page2 of Matter.... & Properties B.sc.(iii)Mechanics explainthe workingof the ostwald's 17.With aneatdiagram Viscometer. potentialdueto Spherical for Gravitational 18.Derive an expression Shellat the point (i) On the surface (ii) Insidethe Shell PART _ C AnsweranyTWO questions.

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Tension.Derivethe 19.Describe Quincke'smethodfor finding Surface formulaemployed. of motionfromD'Alembert'sprinciple' Equation 20. DeriveLagrange's of a wire canbe with theory,how therigiditymodulus 21. Describe usinga torsionalpendulum. determined
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MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS) B.Sc.DEGREE END oF SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS- Nov 2012 Group (iiD PHYSICS 12/ 11FN ELECTRICITY & ELECTROMAGNETISM
TIME : 3 HOURS SEMESTER: THREE

MAX : 100marks

P A R T .A AnswerALL the questions.[10x 2= 20] Whatis meantby an equipotential surface? Givean example. lf a capacitor of 20 prFis charged to 6 V howmuchcharge doesit store? Define electrical resistance in termsof conductivity. StateBiotSavart law in vector form. Whatis the essential principle of a moving coilgalvanometer? StateFaraday's lawsof induction. Two capacitors, each of BpF, are connected in series. What is therr effective capacitance? 8. Define the timeconstant for transient growth current in an inductive circuit? 9. Givetheformula for frequency at resonance in a LCRcircuit.Explain the symbols. 10.Whatis Displacement current? PART.B Answerany FIVEquestions. [5x8 = 40] 11. Derive Coulomb's law. 12' Derive platecapacitor of a parallel withthe helpof a diagram. fhe capacitance (2+6) 13. StateapdproveAmpere's circuital theorem. (2+6) i
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

14. Discus$ the lheoryof the cyclotron and explain its working.(4+4) unbalanced Whbatstone's network. ; neter currentin a slightly

DefinejMutual.Inductance between a pairof coilsand the unitfor mutual inducrance. 19 urscuss thq coetficient of coupling.(4+4) 17' Derive the formula for powerused in an A.C.circuit. Explain the termspowerfactor and watt-legs current. (6+2) , lB' Define I and explain the Poynting.vglpr . Calculate the velocity of an electromagnetic wavein free spacegivenits OermeaOititfi6permittivity, @+a) PART-C Answerany TWOquestions [2x20 = 40 mark6] | 19' Discuss the relationship b'etween fieldand potential. Derive the potential andthefield of a longlineof chargeusingthe relationship poteniiai between andfietd. (5+10+5) 20' Stateand proveGauss'law in Electrostatics. Applyit to obtainthe fieldoutside . and inside a spheric,al charge distribution. Represent the results graphically. (5+10+5) 21' Discuss the decayof a transient chargein a seriescircurt containing inductance, capacitance and resistance. Hence derive th6 logarithmic oeciement of the circuit.(15+5)

\!ADR{S CHzuSTTAN COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS) B-Sc.DEGREEE\D oF SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS- Nov zotz Group (iii) PFIYSICS 1 2/ I I F\ EL ECTRICITY& ELECTROMAGNETISM
TINlE : i HOL'RS

SEMESTER:THREE

MAX : 100marks

P A R T .A AnswerALL th questions.ll0x2= 20]

1 . Whatrs rea-: n- a- eq- potential surface? Givean example. 2 . lf a capacrtor c' 4 i;F ,s charged to 6 v howmuchcharge doesit store? 5 . Define elecir,ca.esgance In termsof conductivity. 4 . StateBio:Saral .a* . vector form. q what rsthe ess.:a p.rncrple of a moving coilgalvanometer? Faracays State a*s c' nduction. i Two capacr:o's e&:' cf 8pF, are connectedin series. What is their effective caoacitance) t'. Define:ne : - e =-sa^: for transient growth current in an inductive circuit? . Givethelor - a f; trequency resonance ai in a LCRcircuit.Explain the symbols. 1 0WhatrsDr$,a:erent current? I

P A R T .B Answerani RVe qr.rcsiions. [5x8 = 40] 1 1 .D e . , . e * - c - : s a w 12 3e''.e i'e :arclatrce of a parallel platecapacitor withthe helpof a diagram. (2+6) 13 S:a:earc ir:ie a.-pere's circuitaitheorem. (2+6) 14 Drr-ss r rcry c rhe cyclotron and explainits working.(4+4) 15 S:a:e {:c^rrcps arws Use them to find ltr,"'g"tu"nometercurrent in a slighgy unbarced '.rrbe3siar s n"twork. r.l-:'a l-darce between 16' Define a pairof coilsand the unitfor mutual inductance. Discuss tne cce-c!^r C co.lptrng. (4+4) 17' Derrve i-'3r-':3':' powerusedin an A.C.circuit. Explain the termspower factor andwan-,ess :"rt *? l B De' -e a-c rea,. :'e royntingvqggf . Calculate the velocity oJan electromagnetic wave..'.ee sca i\. ..soermeabilitfrGpermittivity, (4+4) P A R T .C Answerany TWOqucstions 12x20 = 40 marksl 19 I r-ss :-e 'etcrs- I Setween fieldand potential. Derive the potential andthefield of a 3-3 - :' r.! -s.g the relationship between pot"nti"iandfield. (5+10+5) 2' S:a:ea'': :r:.e 33-ss 'aw in Electrostatics. Applyit to obtainthe fieldoutside -s :e a SJ'--,r.i. and :. T;2 r s':cution Represent the results graphically. tsir o.sj2' I s:-ss i- Ja31:' a lransient chargein a seriescircuitcontaining inducrance, cat'zt:a-':e a-c 'sssa-ce ience derive the logarithmic decrement of thecircuit.(15+5)

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MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS) B.Sc.DEGREEEND oF SEMESTER _Nov 2012 EXAMINATTONS Group (i) PHYSICSFOR MATT{EMATICS_ I

TIME : 3 HOURS

SEMESTER : THREE PART _ A

MAx : 100marks [ 1 0x 2 : 2 0 ]

Answer ALL the questions.

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Give an expression for rotationalkineticenergy of a rigid body. 2. Whatis a geostationary satellite? 3. DefinePoisson,s ratio. 4. Mentiononeapplication of cantilevers. How can you demonstrate Lissajou, figures? l. 6. Give the expression for the frequency of vibrationin a stretched spring. 7. Explaindisplacement current. of resonance in electricar circuits. ! 9iu" oneapplication 9. Givethe characteristics of an operational amplifier. 10.State De Morgan'stheorem. PART _ B [ 5 x 8 : 401

11. Derive an expression for the moment of inertia of a hollow sphere, about an axis through its center. 12. Define gravitationalpotential. Hencederivean expression for escape velocity.

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13. Derive a relation for the twisting coupleon a rod. 14.Explain Melde's string experimentto determine the frequencyof a tuning fork. 15. Statethe laws of electromagnetic induction. Explain self induction.Give the unit.

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2 Page for MathsI ... Physics B.Sc.(i) anddifferentiator integrator based the working of a Opamp 16. Describe circuits. 17.What is an LC circuit? Explainhow anLC circuit canbe usedto of a signalin a radioreceiver. the frequency determine the workingof JK flip flop. 18.Discuss PART _ C AnsweranyTWO questions.

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19. (a) StateNewton's law of gravitation and Kepler's law of planetary

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(b) Explain with a diagramBoy's methodto determineG. (c) Give the unit of G and g. 20. (a) What is Simpleharmonicmotion?

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(b) Discussthe compositionof two SHM'S at right anglesto each otherwith a period 1 :2. [10] (c) Hence tracethe Lissajou'sfigures.

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current. 2I. (a) Explaindisplacement in freespace. (b) DeriveMaxwell'sequations (c) Hencederivethewaveequation.

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i Time: 3 Hrs,
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SEICTIOT{ . A

Max. Marks: 1oo

Answer all questions:

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1. Specify the two distinct features of vector atom model. 2. What are hard and soft X-ra.Ys? 3. Determine the de-Broglie wavelength that is associated'*'ith a particle of mass 1 gram moving with a velocity of 2000 m/s' 4. Dehne specific rotation for an optically active substance. 5. What is the necessary condition for a moiecule to be microrn'aveactive? 6. State the basic requirements for LASER action? 7. What are magic numbers? What do they signify? 8. What is a chain reaction in nuclear fission? 9. What is the function of a transducer? i0. Sketch the V-I characteristics of a photodiode

SECTION - B Answer any FIVE questions:

(5X8=40marks|

1 i. Calculare the waveiength separation between the two component irnes which are observed in the normal Zeeman effect. The magnetic field used is 0.4 weber/m2, the specific charge is 1.76 x 1011 C/Kg and waveiength is 6000 A.U. 12. Calculate the minimum ener$/ permitted for an electrcn in a box 1 A.U wide. Also compute the values of energr for the levels n:2 and 3. (Given the mass of an electron is 9.1 X l0-3I Kg). 13. Expiain the principle of NMR. Mention any tr,voapplications. 14. Erplain the working of Helium-Neon Laser. eqliivalence. i 5 . D e d uceE i n ste i n 'sma ss- ener gr r d ro p model of the nucleus. 1 6 . t r x o l a i n th e l i o r-ri d

-z17. Write a short note on optocouplers. 18. Expiain the action of a photovoltaic cell. SE'CTION - C Answer any TWO questions:

12X 20 = 4O marksf

19. a) Describe the vector atom model and explain the various quantum numbers associated with it. b) With a neat diagram, explain the construction and working of a Ruby Laser. 2O. State the postulates of wave mechanics. independent equation-for a particle. Deduce Schrodinger's time

21. a) Describe the construction and working of a cyclotron. Discuss its limitations. b) Distinguish between Raman and IR spectra.

MADRAS CHRISTIANCOLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS) B;Sc.DEGREEEND oF SEMESTER -Nov 20rz EXAMINATTONS i Group (iii) PHYSICS
A III1 AN

WAVE PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS

TIME : 3 HOURS
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Answer ALL the questions.

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MAX : 1.00 marks [ 1 0x 2 : 2 0 ]

1r Write the equationof simpleharmonicmotion. 2.. What is meantby resonance? 3i. What is a progressive wave? 4!bWhat are nodesand antinodes? 5f StateDoppler effect in sound. 6l What are Dirichlet,s condition? 7L Define absorptioncoefficient. D"n". Shifting operator(E) and,differentialoperator(D). !l 9i What is the drawbackof bisectionmethod? 1p.StateTrape:zoidal rule.

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1P. Newton'sformulafor velocityof longitudinal waves in gas. Perive Apply Laplace correction. r
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ls.Discuss theharmonics produced in a closed organ pipe.

I 1{. What are the factors affecting acousticsin an auditorium. How are they set right? l5.what is a factorialpolynomial. Find the r,hdifference of x('). ^2 16. Provethat (1-; x3 = 6x

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B.So.(iii)Wave Physicsand Mathematical Methods..... 17. DescribeMelde's string experiment to detenninefrequencyof rod. 18. Derive one dimensionalwave equation.

Answer any TWO questions.

PAIIT* C
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19.Obtainthe expression for velocityof longitudinalwavein a medium. Describe how velocityof sound in a rod is deter-inedusingKundt,s tubeapparatus.

24.what are ultrasonicwaves?Describethe productionand detectionof

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ultrasonicwaves.

2 t .(a) Find by Newton - Raphsonmethodthe real root of the equation

3x-Cosx-l=0 (b) Obtain a Fourier seriesfor /(x) = *2 tobe valid in the interval -trtot.
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PATTI'-A (10x2: ?.0) furswerall quostions l. How doesboiling point vary with pressure? 2. What areheatengines? 3. Defineresolutiou. wave? 4. What is meantby .. .-iltrasonic 5 What is plrotoelectricity? 6. Wha.ta'e X- rays? velocity. escape 7. D,:firre 8. Whd ale geo stationarysatellites?

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between Nuclearfissionandfusion. 9. Distinguish the t-vpes of CD. 10.Whatis a CD? It4ention

PARI' - B (5x8 : 40) qucstions Ansrverany l':1VE comirtu'isort between anOttoeuginewith a Dieselengine. 11. Give th,.' the working principleof a refi'igerator. 12.Describe of Dopplereffect? 13.What are the ap4llications principleof an electr'otr nticroscc.;re. 14.Explainthc:r,vorking a DC fan. 15.I)escrilre 16.Eriplainthe working of a BP monitot'. 17.Writea nole on Indiansatellites. ,l8. a photo voltaiccell. L)':scribe PARI'- Cl 2x20 : 40) Answerau,'f WO questions.( cnqine. ths u'o;Jiingcf Petrc!crrmbrtstiotr i9. a) Dcscritirr b) \\rhat is long sight and short sight?Florvarethe.vrectilied? machinc. the worliing ptincipleof a Xero:x 20. a) Dcscrit're b) Write a noteon \{RI scan. 21. a) Writc a uoteon cell phonecommtrnication

MADRASCHRISTIANCOLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS) - NOV 2OI2 EXAMINATIONS END OF SEMESTER DEGREE B.SC.

Group (iii) PHYSICS

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ATOMIC PHYSICS

: FIVE' SEME'STER PART_ A

MAX : 100marks x 2:20)

[ 10 Answer ALL the questions. a positiveion' 1. Statethe principleof Aston'smethodof finding e/m of 2. Explainthe actionof a velocityseledtor' 3, V/hat is Bohr radius? Give its numericalvalue' .4.'S,rate MoseleY's law. S. iVttut is meantby CoherentScaftering? 6. What are CouPlingSchemes? principle' 7. StatePauli's exclusion to B. Sketchthe pole piecesusedin Sternand Gerlach'sexperiment magneticfield'-. producea non - homogenous ^Give g. the electronconfigurationof Copper(29) and Oxygen(8)' 10. Distinguishbetweenzeemaneffectand Starkeffect. PART_ B questions. FIVE, anY Answer [5x8:40]

methodare parabolic in Thomson's t,rages 11.Explainhow the parabolic to find the unknownmassof a positiveion. unulysed 12. Distinguishbetweenexcitationand ionizationpotentialsof a gas' Also calculhtethe ionizationpotentialfor the hydrogenatom and it in eV. express for a tungstentargetat 13. Discussin detail the continuousspectrum varioustube Potentials. 14. Describethe vector atom model andhenceexplainthe different with it to describean electron.Explain quantumnumbersassociated spatialQuantization. and Actinieds? List Lanthanides Halogens, 15. What are alkai elements, out the inert gases' in page2 continuecl

Page2 ... ... AtomicPhysics. B.Sc.(iii) betweenthe two component 16. Calculatethe wavelengthseparation in the normal Zeemaneffect. The magnetic lines which are observed : 1.76x of the electron the specificcharge field usedis 0.4 weber/m2, 10rrCoul/ kg andl" : 6000A. - Back effecton the basisof Vector atommodel. 17.DiscussPasch-en by a potentialof 50000V entersa uniform 18. An electronaccelerated -2 to its directionof magneticfield of 2 x 10 weber/m' perpendicular motion. Calculatethe radiusof the path of the electron. PART _ C Answerany TWO questions. 1 2 x 2 0 : 4 0l 19. (a) What is ComptonScattering? and theory, obtain an (b) With necessary diagram,explanation dueto Compton in wavelength for the change expression scattering t 2+rg:20] 20. (a) StateBohn's postulates. atomand hencederive (b) Describe Bohn modelof the hydrogen for the expressions (i) velocity of the electronin the nth orbit. (ii) Frequencyof rotationof the electronin tl'renth orbit. with the electronin the nth orbit. (iii) Eneigy associated (iv) Frequencyof Spectallines of the hydrogenatom. (c) Indicatethe variousseriesusing an energylevel diagram.

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for Lande's splitting factor. 21. (a) Derive an expression Zeeman of anomalous explanation (b) Give the quantummechanical the splitting of the SodiurnD lines. effect and hencediscuss
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(AUTONOMOUS) COLLEGE MADRASCHRISTIAN - NOV 2OI2 EXAMINATIONS END OF SEMESTER DE,GREE B.SC. ELECTIVE GE,NERAL 16ITlFN ENERGY PHYSICS TIME : 3 HOURS SEMESTER:FIVE
PART _ A AnswerALL the questions. [ 10 x 2:201

MAX : 100marks

1. Define unit of energy. of a device. 2. Define efficiencY 3. What is meantbY hYdroPower? 4. What is meant bY Watt - Hour? of solar energy' 5. Give any two applications 6. What is meantbY Bio massenergY? 7. Give the compositionof gobargas. 8. What is wind energY? 9. Give any two propertiesof deepwater waves' 10. What is the principle of working of nuclearreactor? PART _ B

AnsweranyFIVE questions. sources. 11. List andexplainenergy

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of coal,oil andnaturalgas. details 12.Givethe statistical into electricity. canbe converted 13.Explainhow hydropower Definesolarconstant. of solarenergy. 14.Whatarethe components of energy farming.Mentionthe meritsanddemerits energy 15.Discuss farming. 16.Explainthe workingof a verticalaxisandwind turbine. andnamethe parts. reactor of a nuclear 17. Drawa block diagram typesof storage. in detailthevarious 18.Discuss in Page2 Continued

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(GE). . .. Physics Energy B.Sc.(iii) PART _ C AnsweranyTWO questions.

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19. (a) Explain renewableand conventionalenergy systems. (b) Explain the working of a Pelton wheel impulse turbine.

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andworkingof solarcooker. the construction 20.(a)Discuss

energy?Explainhow energycanbe tapped (b) what is geothermal [ 2 + 8] fromhotdryrockresources.

2L (a)Explain the Rankine'scycle usedin oTEc system. [ 10 ]

(b) Comparenuclear fission and nuclearfusion reactions. Explain of fusion reactions. | 4 +6] the solarenergyas a consequences
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MADRAS CHRISTIANCOLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS) B.sc. DEGREEEND oF SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS-Nov z0rz Group (iii) PHYSICS 14lllFN QUANTUM MECHANICS& RELATIVITY TIME : 3 HOURS SEMESTER:FIVE MAX : 100marks

Answer ALL the questions. l. 2. 3. 4. 5.

PART_ A
[ 1 0x 2 : 2 0 ]

Whatis photoelectric effect? State Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. How do you interpret the wavefunction in quantum mechanics? Whatdo you,mean by an operator? Write downSchrcidinger waveequation applicable to a particlein the potentialbarrierregi'on of heightVo. 6. What is a rigid rotator? .7. Whatdo you understand by eigenvalue? 'inertial' 8. Distinguish betrveen and'non- inertial'frames of reference. 9. Whatis time dilation? - energy 1O.Write Einstein's mass relation. , PART_B AnsweranyFIVEquestions. 4 [5xg=40J I lr. what voltage mu;t beapplied to an electron microscope to produce efe1,tro4,s of wavelength 0.50".4'? , l 0 " C [gi.iens:1.6x ; m : 9 x l 0 - 3 r K g ; h = 6 . 6 2 x[ 0 - 3 4 J s 1
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12.Describe Millikan's experiment to determine Planck's constant.

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t:. what is meantby Hermitianoperator?show that Hermitian operators havpreal eigenvalues. 14.ShowthatlL*,Lrl1tthL, and[L*I?] = 0 .

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Page2 B.Sc.(iii)QuantumMechanics & Relativity.... 16. Explain addition of velocitiesin terms of hyperbolicfunctionsin theory of relativity. 17. Derive Lorentz transformation from the postulates equations of specialtheory of relativity. 18. Stateand explain the principle of equivalence.

PART _ C AnsweranyTWO questions.

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19. (a) What is meantby phasevelocity and group velocity? Showthat for a non,- relativisticfree particlethe phasevelocity is half of the group velocity. 12+2+81

(b) Discuss postulates mechanics. the fundamental of quantum

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(a) Describe Michelson- Mosleyexperiment andobtainan for.theshift in fringes. , ll2l I ,:*t-r.rsion (b) Obtainan expression for the ielativisticadditionof velocities.
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PART-A [lOx2=201 [Note: AnswerA[[ Quesiions ; Eochquestion coniesTWomorks] Whotisthe necessity for Biosing on omplifier? Define'Operoting Point' of on omplifier. List ony two differences between BJT & JFET. Define'lntrinsic stondof rotio'of o UJT. Define'ripplefoctor' of o rectifier. Giventhot the oc inputfrequency=SOHz, whoi isthe Output frequency of i) on Holfwove rectifierond ii)o Fullwove rectifier.? 7. Whotissecondhormonic distortion? 8. Mentionony two effectsof NegotiveFeedbockon Voltogeomplifiers. 9. Drqwthe circuitof o Reloxoiion oscillotor usingUJT. 10.whoi isthe ottenuotion producedin o phose shift network? l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. PART-B [5x8=401 [Note: AnswerANYFlvE Questions corries EIGHT ; Eochques'fion morks] I l. Drowthe circuitond exploinihe workingof o poientiol-Divider Bios. 12.whqt iso Loodline?construct o dc lood lineqnd on oc lood lineforo Exploin why oc lood lineissteeper thon dc lood line? .l3.tronsisior. Whot is rote effect? Exploin why the gote of o SCR looses controlonce the SCR istriggered ON? 14.Exploin i) the formotion of o wedge shopedDepletionregion inside the chonnelond ii) the selfpinching off ociion- in o JFET. 15.Exploin the Zener breokdown mechonism. Whotisthe effectof temperoiure on the Zener breokdown voltoge? .l5. Drowthe circuit of o clossB push-pull omplifier. Exploin itsworking. I Z. Drow the circuii of o Dorlington omplifier ond exploin itssignificonce. ,l8. Drqwthe circuit of on Astoble Multivibrotor using Tronsistor. Exploin itsworking. PART-C 12x20=40l [Noie: AnswerANYTWOQuestions ; Eochquestion corries TWENTY morks] 19' Exploin the construction & working of o Full wove Bridge rectifier with Zener regulotion. Exploin how the voltogereguloliqli5ochievedin thot circuit. 20.Describe the construction feotures of otlPtfiUSFET. Discuss the mechonism of current flowthroughitschonnelin both fioues of operotion. 2l.Listthe conditions for sustoined oscillotions. Drowthe circuitof ony one of the

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ol' Drowthe circuit of o Non-inverting Uniiy Goinomprifier using opAMp. 02.Define CMRR of o Differentiol omplifier. 03.Whotisthe necessity for modulotion? 04.Mention ony two odvonioges of FMoverAM. 05.Briefty exptoin the functioni;g of RADAR. 05.Nomethe primory Colours ,i.O in Colour T.V. 07' convert Decimor number2012 to itsequivorent HEX ond ocTAL codes. 08' when does o QUADisformedin o K-rvopa wr..'"t is the odvontoge? 09.lmplement HAusing NAND. 10.Modifyo D-FF io function os o T_FF, .B PART [5x8=401 [Note: AnswerAnv five euestions;Eoch question cories

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I l' Drowthe circuit,of on Inverting AVERAG_ING Amplifier & exploin itsworking. l2' Exploin the production of Fnzrrioves by Reoctonce Tube meihod. 13.Describe Antennooctionond Rodiotion resistonce. 1 4 .E xp l o iin h e R o te o f D UpLEXER in oinOp,nsystem . l5' Drowthe functionol ports of o ctmero tube ond exploin itsworking principle. 16.Exploin _ Detection, the ,Error .oJ., ond Groycode. 1z'Design o combinotionol togiccircuit thot willdetecio decimolnumber divisible by three.UseKmopto simp-rify. Drowihe circuiiusing'onty NAND goies. 18.Exploin how o 4bitBinory ootb con be serioily shifteiintoo shiftregister. which shift operotion doubres the contentof o register?

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l9' (o) Prove ihot NoRGATE ison universor gote. b) Drowthe rogiccircuit of o 4-l MUX,ing N^NDgotes. (c) l mp l e me nE t X -OR function using the M ux.

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TIME:3IIRS

PART - A
AnswerALL the Questions:
1. What are the characteristics of an ideal Op-Amp? 2. Define common node rejection ratio in Op-Amp. 3. Convert (19.625h0to binary number. 4. Showthat A(A+B) = 4.9. 5. What are multiplexer and demultiplexer? 6. Define encoder and decoder. 7. How signals are classified in 8085 microprocessor? 8. What are the different functional categories in instructions of 8085 microprocessor? 9. What is the primary function of memory interfacing in microprocessor? 10. What is the role of Auxillary carry flag in 8085 microprocessor?

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PART _ B
Answerany FIVE Questions: ( 5 x 8 :40)

11. Discuss the working of Op-Amp adder and subtractor circuits. 12. Construct an integrator and a differentiator circuit using Op-Amp and explain their functioning. 13.Showthat (A + B)(A + CXB + C) = (A + B)(A + C). 14. Explain how NAND and NOR gatesact as universal logic gates.

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15.Explain the working of J-K flip flop with a diagram. 16.Write a short note on the following instruction setsin 8085microprocessor: (i) DAA, (ii) DAD, (iii) DCR, and (iv) DCX. 17.Explain how a memory read operationis carried out by 8085microprocessor. 18.Illustrate the conceptof time delay using one registerin 8085microprocessor.

PART - C
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19. (a) Construct a circuit to solve the following simultaneous equations using Op-Amp: x*2Y =J 2x- Y=1 (b) State and prove De Morgan's theorems. 20. (a) Draw the circuit of a 4-bit ripple counter using J-K flip flops and explain its working. (b) Explain the Architecture of 8085 microprocessorwith a block diagram. 2f . (a) Explain the different ways of interfacing inputloutput devices with 8085 microprocessor. (b) Write an assemblylanguageprogram for finding the largest and smallest number in an array using 8085 microprocessor.
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TIME: 3 HRS

PART - A
Answer ALL the Questions: 1. Define the termrPrecision. 2. What are mechanical and electromagnetic dampings in a galvanometer?
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3. Definethe terrySignificantfigures. 4. What ja Ayrton shunt? of error in A.C. bridge circuit. 5. Give the sources 6. What is the basicrole of cathoderay oscilloscope? 7. How the storageCRT's are classified? 8. What is the significanceof IEEE 488 standard? 9. What is a strain guage? 10.What is a transducer?

PART - B
Answer any FIVE Questions: (5x8=40)

11,Exptain the terms: (i) arithmetic mean,(ii) deviation from the mean,(iii) average deviation and (iv) standard deviation. ohmmeter. with theory the working of a series-type 12.Discuss 13.Describein detail the constructionand working of a Wheat stonebridge.

14. Explain with a diagram the construction and working of a permanent magnet moving coil instrument. 15. Derive the general condition for A.C. bridge balance. 16. Discuss in detail the role of delay line in cathode ray oscilloscope. 17. Describe the operation of IEEE 488 bus. 18. Explain any two types of temperature measurement transducers.

PART _ C
Answer any TWO Questions:
f 9. (a) Explain the different types of errors in measurement. (b) Describe the construction and working of electrodynamometer. 20. (a) Describe with theory the Maxwell's bridge for inductance measurement. (b) Describe the functioning of a general purpose cathode ray oscilloscopewith a block diagram. 21. (a) With necessary diagram explain the construction and working of TFT display. (b) Discuss the functioning of digital to analog multiplexing with a block diagram.
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MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (AUTONOMOU S) _NOV 2OI2 B.SC.DEGREE END OF SEMESTEREXAMINATIONS Group (iiD PHYSICS 06 ltl AN BIOPHYSICS TIME : 3 HOURS SEMESTER : SIX MATKS MAX : 1OO

AnswerALL the questions. [10x2= 2Ol 1. Whatarerodsandcones? 2. StateWeber_Fechner law. 3 State Stefan_Boltzman law. 4. GiveBernoulli's equation. 5 Whatis the rerationship between Entropy andprobabirity? 6. State Dunn-Fry law. 7. Whatis the typeof detector usedin CATscan? , 8 Whatare stable and radioactive isotopuri-*, 9. Arecellphones harmful to humans ? Why? 10. Define Basal Metabolic rate. PART.B Answerany FIVEquestions [5xg = zlQJ 11'Define and Discuss thevarious units usedfor measuring radioactivity. (4+4) 12. summarize the principres of urtrasonic therapy withandexample. g+a) 13' Exprain counter current heatexchange as appried to whare frippers. (+a)

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15 Give thetheory of the GibbsHel mholtzeqLration. 16 What arethe principles usedin biotelemetry? 17'Define specific Activity andReriltive Biorogicar etfectiveness. @+a) 18'Explain the method of Radio carbon dating.whataretheassumptions g+4) made? PART.C Answerany TWOquestions [2x20= 401. l9 Discuss the humanbody as a.f9at engineand an expression output'Exprain for peakshort-term howthisappti".io athretic purtoirln.u (10+5+5)

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B.Sc.Degree End of SemesterExamination November 2OL2
Branch (iii) Physics

Materials Science (08LPY6M05) I'ime:3 Hours VI Semester: Part A Max: 100

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Answer All Questions
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

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Describe amorphous solid and crystalline solid witl'r example. What are line defects?.I.Jameany two Vpes of the line clefects. Define binding energ'yof a solid. Draw a (110)plane and a (111)plane in the cell of a cubic lattice. Explain polarization and how it is related to electric field. 'temperature vs. resistivity' behavior of metals & semiconductor. Explain Explain Meissner effect?. What is superconductor? Give an example. What are main factors affecting the polymer crystalline structure?. Part- B

10. What is ionic polarization?. Answer Any Five Questions

[5x8=40]

1 1 . Describe the seven crystal system and Bravais latLices. 72. Discuss the different types of defects in solids. 1 3 . Classify the solids as metals, insulators and semiconductors based on
band theory. Explain briefly AX type of crystal sfiucture with suitable example. 15. What are dielectric materials ?. Give a note on breakdown of dielech'ic 74. materials. 76. Discuss the different types of magnetic materials based on their spins. 17. f)escribe the light scattering method for molecular weight determinations of polymer. 18. Discuss soft and hard magnetic materials.

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19.(a)Obtain Bragg'slaw for X-ray diffractionin crystalsand describe the X-ray powder diffraction techniquefor structuredeterminations. (6+10) (b) Determine the lattice parameterand the atomic diameter of FCC crystal. (The distancebetween(111)planesin this crystal is 2 A)
20.(a) Explain the free electron theory of metals. (b) Write a note on ferroelectric materials and discuss their characteristics with example.

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27.(a) Describe the Hysteresis loop of typical Ferromagnetic material and discuss the different types of magnetic materials based on their spins. (b) Write note on (i) polymerization (ii) Conducting polymers.

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IVIAX: NIARKS 100

TIME :3 HOURS

ALL questions : 2Xl0:20MARKS l. .Deine massdefect and binding energy . 2 . What is natural radioactivity? 3 . .ExpressI^nLu.rn energyunits. 4 . . StateGeiger-Nuttal law. 5 . Name the isotopesof Uranium. 6. Name a phosphor. !/hat arephosphors? 7. Give a limitation of the cyclotion.How is this rectified? 8 . Namethe magicnumbernuclei. 9. i: the average numberof neutronsemitted during fission a non integer? l$v l 0 What is plasma? PART _B Answer ANY FIVE questions: 5X8:40MARKS I l' calculate -,) theenergy released (Mev) in equarion. 4 1Hr zHea+ 4 F: lll_oxg if the mass of hydrogen -. nucleus is 1.007ffi.u" unJHeliumis 4.00261il.u 12'whatis carbon dating?.How is theageof theearth determil.oot,ntr'11.'uielt (2+6)marks 13,. are nuclear emulsion plates? IFul 4+4marks Listthe advantages of nuclear emulsion plates overotherdetectors. , ,' 14.Explaintheworkingof a Van de Graafgeneratoi. 15.Explain thermonuclear reactions in stars. rheprodr.lction of radioisotopes. I 9. RX}, I notg :1ft on -.qy,"ions themeson theoryqf nuclear forces. lj. _ty'1l.,u lu. wnteranoteon antiparticles. How aretheydetected ? (6+2marks) PART-{ AnswerAI.IY TWO questions : 2X20:40MARKS l9.Distinguish between alphaandbetaspectrum. 6marks the beta spectrum qualitativefi. t0marks lytain what is therole of 'eutrino iu explaining betadecay.4***, 20.Explain with a diagramtheprinciple of workin-gof a cyclotron. Derive the cyclotron ' condition. s+lOmarks Explainhow the synchrotron is a modification of the '5_*k, cyclotron
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21.Whatareelementaryparticles . ? -" they clar;sifiid according to their,"*. 59y ."0 ,pir,? l0 marks Write a noteon quarks. 5 marks

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StateRayleigh'scriterionfor resolution of spechal lines. Whatis a zoneplate? Give anytwo differences between interference anddiffraction. Whatis an isotope? Giveoneexample. Defineopticalactivity. Drawthe intensitydistributionof the diffracti"rtpattern obtained by Fraunhofer diftaction at a singleslit anddoubleslit. 7. State theprincipleof holography. 8. Whatis doublerefraction? 9. Defineopticaxis. I0. DcfincEinstcin's cocfficicnt.
SECTION - B Answer ANY FIVE questions: I l. Discussthe theory of Fraunhofer diffraction at a circular aperture.

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12.Obtain an expression for the resolving[nwer ol' a telescope. Compareit with the powerof a prism. resolving 13.Explainthc fundarnental cquations of elcctromagrretic field asdsrivcdby Morwr:ll. 435nmfalls normallyon a diffractiongratingcontaining15,000 . 14.a) A light of wavelength lincs pcr inch.Find itsanglc of diffizction for thc first ordcr. b) Find the thickness of the quarterwaveplateand half waveplate given that p, = 1.52 andpo: l.4l I for i' = 5461A. 15.Describethe working of l.aurent's half shade polarimeter. 16.Explaintherotationspecfia produced by a rigid rotator. 17.Explainthe constnrction andworkingof a Nicol prism. 18.a) Write a noteon spontaneous and stimulatedemission. b) Discuss in detailthe application of laserin indusfies.

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SECTION - C AnswerAnfY TWO questions: 19. a) Describethe working of Michelson'sinterferometer with a neatdiagram. b) Discussthe theoryof planediffraction gating. 20.a) Discuss Huygen'sexplanation of doublerefractionin uniaxialcrystals whenthe optic axis is pcrpcndicular to thc plancof incidcncc andparallclto thc crystalsurfacc. b) Explainthe production anddetection of ellipticallyandcircularlypolarized light. 21.a)With necessary diagram, explainthe instrrunentation offarrnspectroscopy. b) Define Laser action. Explain the constructionand working of Ammonia Maser with necessa'/ diagram' rrr*rr*r (2 x20: 40)

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B.Sc DEGREE EXAMINATION - NOVEMBER 2OL2 $r: iii Pr-lysrcs PHYSTCS FOR MATHS - rI (O81Pr2AOU .
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Max' Marks: 1OO

Answer all questions:

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1. Write the equation for displacement at time t of a particle executing simple harmonic motion whose amplitude is A, initial phase n and period T. 2. Brief on forced vibrations' 3. Mention'any two applications of Michelson's interferometer. 4. What is double refraction? 5. What is meant by optical activity? 6. Write the truth table for a two input AND gate. 7 . Draw the circuit for a non-inverting amplifier using op-amp. g. what is the bandwidth of an amplitude modulated wave? 9. Define frequency modulation. 10. What are semiconductor nano-crystals? SECTION - B Answer any FIVE questions: {5x8=40marks}

1 1. Discuss analytically the composition of tu;o simple harmonic motions of the same period (different amplitude and phase) at right angles to onc another. 12. Distinguish betu,een clamped and forced vibrations. What is meant bv sirarpncss of r-estinallce. .13. by monochromatlc A glass rnedge of angle 0.01 radian is illr-rmil-ratcd light of 6000 A, falling normally on it. At what distance from the edge o1 light' . , i 1 l b e rt h c ' l 0 1 i ] l r i n g e l l e o b s c r v e c lb v r c f l c c : 1 e c t h c r , r , e d g cu 14. List the characteristics of an ideal operational amplifier' 15. With a circuit explain the u'orking of 555 timer as a tnonostablt' rnulti-"'ibrator.

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16. Plane polarized light is incident on a piece of quartz plate cut parallel to the axis. Find the least thickness for which the ordinary and the extraordinary rays combine to form plane polarized light. Given that wavelength is 5OO0Ao, [tB= 1.5533 and po = 1..5442. 17. With a block diagram explain a superhetrodyne AM radio receiver, 18. Calculate the numerical aperture and the acceptance angle of an optical fibre whose core and cladding are made of materials of refractive indec 1.55 and 1.5 respectively. SECTION - C

Answer any TWO questions:

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19. What are ultrasonic waves? Explain the Piezo-electric method Mention any four applications production of ultrasonic waves. ultrasonic waves. 20. a) With a circuit, explain the working of a differentiator using Opamp. b) State and prove De-Morgan's theorem.

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2I. a). Describe the method for determination of wavelength of light using a plane transmission grating. b) With a block diagram expiain the optical fibre communication system.