Solve the following problems on your own paper. Please:

• Show all work.
• Put a box around your final answer to each problem.
• Be sure proper significant figures (SF) used for all answers.
• Separate all solutions with a horizontal line on your paper.
• A random selection of four problems will be graded for 25 points each.
• Solutions for suggested odd problems can be seen by following links.
• Solutions for assigned problems will be linked from this page after the due date.

Chapter 24

#2

For a 3rd order bright fringe, m=3. For the 3rd dark fringe, m=2.

#8

Be sure to use consistent units throughout.

#18

Answer with 3 SF.

#26

For the minimum thickness, m=0. #27 is similar.

#30

The width of the central max should be twice the distance between the center of the pattern and the first minimum.

#40

Answer with 3 SF.

#46

Problem #53 is similar if you are unsure how to proceed.

Suggested problems for chapter 24:

C1, C2, C3, C4, C10, C11, C13 C14, #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12, #14, #15, #16, #17, #19, #27, #29, #31, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #45, #47, #48, #49, #50, #52, #53, #54

Chapter 25

#4

Answer in mm with 3 SF.

#10

Answer in diopters.

#14

Find the far point needed for glasses, then solve for the optical power needed for the new far point (2 cm larger).

Suggested problems for chapter 25:

C2, C3, C4, C7, C8, C9, #1, #9, #11, #12, #13, #15, #16