Code No: RR100103 RR

I B.Tech (RR) Supplementary Examinations, June 2009

ENGINEERING PHYSICS
(Common to Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Write the necessary theory to determine the radius of curvature of a lens using Newton’s
rings method.
(b) Explain why different colors are exhibited by a thin film when exposed to white light.
(c) In Young’s double slit experiment the separation of slits is 1.9 mm and the fringe spacing
is 0.31 mm. The screen is placed at a distance of 1 m from the slits. Find the wavelength
of the light? [6+6+4]
2. (a) What is meant by diffraction of light? Explain it on the basis of Huygen’s wave theory.
(b) What are the types of diffraction and give the difference between them.
(c) What is the difference between Interference and Diffraction? [6+6+4]
3. (a) Explain the following:
i. Polarized light
ii. Double refraction
iii. Non-destructive testing
(b) Calculate the thickness of a quarter wave plate for a monochromatic light of wavelength
600 nm if the refractive indices of ordinary and extra-ordinary rays in the medium are
1.5442 and 1.5533 respectively. [12+4]
4. (a) With neat diagrams, describe the construction and action of ruby laser.
(b) Write the applications of laser. [10+6]
5. (a) What is specific heat of a solid? Discuss its variation with temperature.
(b) Obtain an expression for the lattice specific of a solid on the basis of Einstein’s model.
[6+10]
6. (a) Explain the following terms, relating to dielectric materials:
i. dielectric constant
ii. loss tangent
iii. dielectric strength
(b) Write notes on “Glass”. [10+6]
7. Write notes on the following:
(a) Soft magnetic materials
(b) Hard magnetic materials
(c) Hysteresis curve. [5+5+6]
8. (a) What is meant by structural materials?
(b) Why the material has to withstand high and low temperature for space application?
(c) Discuss some of the materials used for space applications along with their properties.
[4+6+6]

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