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APPLIED PHYSICS — Minor 1 2023 question paper

MMMUT Chemical Engineering previous year question paper for APPLIED PHYSICS (BSM-126), semester 1, Minor 1 2023. All 8 questions are listed below, each with a written answer on Nexsus.

Paper details

  • Subject: APPLIED PHYSICS (BSM-126)
  • Branch: Chemical Engineering
  • Semester: 1
  • Exam: Minor 1 2023
  • Questions: 8

Questions asked in APPLIED PHYSICS Minor 1 2023

  1. Q1(a). Write down postulates of special theory of relativity. Derive Lorentz transformation equations for position and time. [5 marks]
  2. Q1(b). Derive the formula $\Delta E = \Delta m \cdot c^2$. Here the terms have their usual meanings. Give two appropriate examples of mass-energy equivalence formula. [5 marks]
  3. Q1(c). Two photons are approaching towards head on collision. What will be their relative velocity? [5 marks]
  4. Q2(a). Define diffraction. Explain different types of diffraction. Obtain the ratio of intensities in $0^{\text{th}}$, $1^{\text{st}}$ and $2^{\text{nd}}$ order in a diffraction phenomenon from single slit. [5 marks]
  5. Q2(b). What do you mean by interference? Describe Young's double slit experiment and explain it. [5 marks]
  6. Q2(c). What do you mean by birefringence? Explain the origin of circularly and linearly polarized light. [5 marks]
  7. QQ1. . Attempt any Two parts of the following. (Unit-I)
  8. QQ2. Attempt any Two parts of the following. (Unit-II)