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MCQ 511 Mark
In the following diagram the correctly marked angles are:
  • A
    ∠ A and ∠ e
  • B
    ∠ i, ∠ A and ∠ D
  • C
    ∠ A, ∠ r and ∠ e
  • D
    ∠ A, ∠ r and ∠ D
Answer
  1. ∠ A and ∠ e

​​​​​​​Explanation:

The correctly marked angles in the given figure are the angle of prism (A) and the angle of incidence (i).

All the angles are correctly marked in the figure shown below.



Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
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MCQ 521 Mark
Study the following figure in which a student has marked the angle of incidence (∠i), angle of refraction (∠r), angle of emergence (∠e), angle of prism (∠A) and the angle of deviation (∠D). The correctly marked angles are:
  • A
    ∠A and ∠i.
  • B
    ∠A, ∠i and ∠r.
  • C
    ∠A, ∠i, ∠e and ∠D.
  • D
    ∠A, ∠i, ∠r and ∠D.
Answer
a. ∠A and ∠i.
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MCQ 531 Mark
Four students P, Q, R and S traced the path of a ray of light passing through a glass slab for an angle of incidence of 40° and measured the angle of refraction. The values as measured by them were 18°; 22°; 25° and 30° respectively. The student who has performed the experiment methodically is.
  • A
    P.
  • B
    Q.
  • C
    R.
  • D
    S.
Answer
  1. R.

​​​​​​​Explanation:

Since, angle of incidence, $\theta_1=40^\circ$ and we have to find angle of emergence, $\theta_2$ Since,

$\frac{\sin\theta_1}{\sin\theta_2}=\frac{\text{n}_2}{\text{n}_1}$

Refractive index of air, n1 = 1

Refractive index of glass, n2 = 1.5

$\frac{\sin 40^\circ}{\sin \theta_2}=\frac{1.5}{1}$

$\sin\theta_2=\sin 40^\circ\times\frac{1}{1.5}$

$\sin \theta_2=\frac{0.642}{1.5}=0.428$

Now, $\theta_2=\sin^{-1}(0.428)\approx25^\circ$

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MCQ 541 Mark
Study the following diagram and select the correct statement about the device 'X':
  • A
    Device 'X' is a concave mirror of radius of curvature 12cm.
  • B
    Device 'X' is a concave mirror of focal length 6cm.
  • C
    Device 'X' is a concave mirror of focal length 12cm.
  • D
    Device 'X' is a convex mirror of focal length 12cm.
Answer
  1. Device 'X' is a concave mirror of focal length 12cm.

Explanation:

​​​​​​​From the figure, we can see that the light rays coming from infinity get reflected by the device 'X' and converge at a point at a distance 12cm from it. Therefore, the device 'X' is a concave mirror of focal length 12cm.

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MCQ 551 Mark
A student has obtained an image of a distant object on a screen to determine the focal length F1 of the given lens. His teacher after checking the image, gave him another lens of focal length F2 and asked to focus the same object on the same screen. The student found that to obtain a sharp image he has to move the lens away from the screen. From this finding we may conclude that both the lenses given to the student were:
  • A
    Concave and $\text{F}_{1}<\text{F}_{2}$
  • B
    Convex and $\text{F}_{1}<\text{F}_{2}$
  • C
    Convex and $\text{F}_{1}>\text{F}_{2}$
  • D
    Concave and $\text{F}_{1}>\text{F}_{2}$
Answer
  1. Convex and F1 > F2.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Explanation:

The lens is convex, as it forms real image. As mentioned in the second case, the image distance (v) is increasing; hence, the object distance (u) is decreasing. The lens formula is 1/ F = 1/ v - 1/ u ⇒ F = uv/ u - v For convex lens, object distance = -u Image distance = +v ⇒ F = uv/ u + v where F is the focal length of the lens. Therefore, F is lesser for the second lens of focal length F2. Hence, F​1 > F2.

Hence, the correct option is C.

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MCQ 561 Mark
The correct sequencing of angle of incidence, angle of emergence, angle of refraction and lateral displacement shown in the following diagram by digits 1, 2, 3 and 4 is:
  • A
    2, 4, 1, 3
  • B
    2, 1, 4, 3
  • C
    1, 2, 4, 3
  • D
    2, 1, 3, 4
Answer
  1. 2, 1, 4, 3

​​​​​​​Explanation:

Angle 2 is angle of incidence. As, it is formed between the incident ray and the normal.

Angle 1 is angle of emergence. As, it is formed between the emergent ray with normal.

Angle 4 is angle of refraction. As, it is formed between the refracted ray and the normal.

3 shows the lateral displacement.

Hence, the correct answer is 2, 1, 4, 3

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MCQ 571 Mark
To determine the approximate focal length of the given convex lens by focussing a distant object (say, a sign board), you try to focus the image of the object on a screen. The image you obtain on the screen is always:
  • A
    Erect and laterally inverted.
  • B
    Erect and diminished.
  • C
    Inverted and diminished.
  • D
    Virtual, inverted and diminished.
Answer
  1. Inverted and diminished.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Explanation:

When the object is at infinity, then the image is formed at the focus of the concave mirror. The image formed in this case is always inverted and diminished i.e. smaller in size as that of the object.

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MCQ 581 Mark
Study the following diagram and select the correct statement about the device 'X':
  • A
    Device 'X' is a concave mirror of radius of curvature 12 cm.
  • B
    Device 'X' is a concave mirror of focal length 6 cm.
  • C
    Device 'X' is a concave mirror of focal length 12 cm.
  • D
    Device 'X' is a convex mirror of focal length 12 cm.
Answer
C. Device 'X' is a concave mirror of focal length 12 cm.
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MCQ 591 Mark
On the basis of their experiment, "To trace the path of a ray of light through a rectangular glass slab," students of a class arrived at which one of the following conclusions:
  • A
    Angle of incidence is greater than the angle of emergence.
  • B
    Angle of emergence is smaller than the angle of refraction.
  • C
    Emergent ray is parallel to the refracted ray.
  • D
    Incident ray and emergent ray are parallel to each other.
Answer
  1. Incident ray and emergent ray are parallel to each other.
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MCQ 601 Mark
Study the following four experimental set-ups I, II, III and IV for the experiment, " To trace the path of a ray of light through a Rectangular glass slab.”

Which of the marked set-ups is likely to give best results (P1 and P2 are the positions of pins fixed on the incident ray)?
  • A
    I
  • B
    II
  • C
    III
  • D
    IV
Answer
  1. II

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Explanation:

Experiment II will give the best result because it has the largest angle of incidence, due to which the lateral displacement between the incident ray and emergent ray will be maximum.

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MCQ 611 Mark
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MCQ 621 Mark
A student was asked by his teacher to find the image distance for various object distances in case of a given convex lens. He performed the experiment with all precautions and noted down his observations in the following table:
S. No.
Object distance(cm)
Image distance (cm)
1
60
15
2
48
16
3
36
21
4
24
24
5
18
36
6
16
48
After checking the observation table the teacher pointed out that there is mistake in recording the image distance in one of the observation. Find the serial number of the observation having faulty image distance:
  • A
    2
  • B
    3
  • C
    5
  • D
    6
Answer
  1. 3

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Explanation:

In observation No. 3 the focal length comes out to be 13.26cm whereas, the focal length for all other observation is 12cm.

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MCQ 631 Mark
A student has obtained the image of a distant object with a concave mirror to determine its focal length. If he has selected a well illuminated red building as object, which of the following correctly describes the features of the image formed?
  • A
    Virtual, inverted, diminished image in red shade.
  • B
    Real, erect, diminished image in pink shade.
  • C
    Real, inverted, diminished image in red shade.
  • D
    Virtual, erect, enlarged image in red shade.
Answer
  1. Real, inverted, diminished image in red shade.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Explanation:

To measure the focal length of the mirror, the object should be taken at infinity. Therefore, the image formed by the concave mirror would be real, inverted, diminished and red in shade.

Hence, the correct option is C.

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MCQ 641 Mark
Three students A, B and C focussed a distant building on a screen with the help of a concave mirror. To determine focal length of the concave mirror they measured the distances as given below:
Student A : From mirror to the screen.
Student B : From building to the screen.
Student C : From building to the mirror.
Who measured the focal length correctly:
  • A
    Only A
  • B
    Only B
  • C
    A and B
  • D
    B and C
Answer
  1. Only A

​​​​​​​Explanation:

A concave mirror always forms the image of a distant object at its focus. In the given case the distance between the mirror and the screen is equal to the focal length of the mirror. Thus, the student A measures the focal length correctly.

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MCQ 651 Mark
Select from the following the best experimental set-up for tracing the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab:
  • A
    P.
  • B
    Q.
  • C
    R.
  • D
    S.
Answer
d. S.
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MCQ 661 Mark
A student obtained a sharp image of a candle flame placed at the distant end of the laboratory table on a screen using a concave mirror to determine its focal length. The teacher suggested him to focus a distant building about 1 km far from the laboratory, for getting more correct value of the focal length. In order to focus the distant building on the same screen the student should slightly move the:
  • A
    Mirror away from the screen.
  • B
    Screen away from the mirror.
  • C
    Screen towards the mirror.
  • D
    Screen towards the building.
Answer
  1. Screen towards the mirror.

Explanation:

The object, i.e., the distant building is at a distance of 1km from the laboratory. That is, for the concave mirror, the building (object) is at infinity. In order to obtain a sharp image of the building, the student must slightly move the screen towards the mirror.

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MCQ 671 Mark
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MCQ 681 Mark
A student has obtained a point image of a distant object using the given convex lens. To find the focal length of the lens he should measure the distance between the:
  • A
    Lens and the object only.
  • B
    Lens and the screen only.
  • C
    Object and the image only.
  • D
    Lens and the object and also between the object and the image.
Answer
B. Lens and the screen only.
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MCQ 691 Mark
A student has obtained an image of a distant object on a screen to determine the focal length Fl of the given lens. His teacher after checking the image, gave him another lens of focal length F2 and asked to focus the same object on the same screen. The student found that to obtain a sharp image he has to move the lens away from the screen. From this finding we may conclude that both the lenses given to the student were:
  • A
    Concave and $\text{F}_{1}<\text{F}_{2}$
  • B
    Convex and $\text{F}_{1}<\text{F}_{2}$
  • C
    Convex and $\text{F}_{1}>\text{F}_{2}$
  • D
    Concave and $\text{F}_{1}>\text{F}_{2}$
Answer
  1. Convex and F1 > F2

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Explanation:

The lens is convex, as it forms real image. As mentioned in the second case, the image distance (v) is increasing; hence, the object distance (u) is decreasing. The lens formula is 1/ F=1/ v-1/ u ⇒ F = uv/ u-v For convex lens, object distance = -u Image distance = +v ⇒ F = uv/ u + v where F is the focal length of the lens. Therefore, F is lesser for the second lens of focal length F2. Hence, F​1 > F2 Hence, the correct option is C.

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MCQ 701 Mark
Select from the following the best set-up for tracing the path of a ray of light through a rectangular glass slab:
  • A
    I
  • B
    II
  • C
    III
  • D
    IV
Answer
  1. I.
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MCQ 711 Mark
In an experiment to trace the path of a ray of light through a glass prism for different values of angle of incidence a student would find that the emergent ray:
  • A
    Is parallel to the incident ray.
  • B
    Perpendicular to the incident ray.
  • C
    Is parallel to the refracted ray.
  • D
    Bends at an angle to the direction of incident ray.
Answer
  1. Bends at an angle to the direction of incident ray.

Explanation:

The paths followed by the incident ray and the emergent ray on passing through a prism are different. Upon refraction of a ray of light through prism, the emergent ray is always at an angle (namely, the Angle of Deviation) with the incident ray.

Thus, option (4) is correct.

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MCQ 721 Mark
Out of the five incident rays shown in the figure find the three rays that are obeying the laws of refraction and may be used for locating the position of image formed by a convex lens:
  • A
    1,2 and 3
  • B
    2,3 and 4
  • C
    3,4 and 5
  • D
    1,2 and 4
Answer
  1. 2,3 and 4.
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MCQ 731 Mark
A student obtained a sharp image of a burning candle, placed at the farther end of a laboratory table, on a screen using a concave mirror. For getting better value of focal length of the mirror, the subject teacher suggested him for focusing a well illuminated distant object. What should the student do?
  • A
    He should move the mirror away from the screen.
  • B
    He should move the mirror slightly towards the screen.
  • C
    He should move the mirror as well as the screen towards the newly selected object.
  • D
    He should move only the screen towards the newly selected object.
Answer
  1. He should move the mirror slightly towards the screen.

​​​​​​​Explanation:

As the subject teacher suggested the student for focusing a will illuminated distant object, the image distance is increased. Due to this the object distance would decrease and thus the distance between the mirror and the screen should be decreased. Therefore, the mirror should be moved slightly towards the screen.

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MCQ 741 Mark
A student focused the image of a distant object using a device ‘X’ on a while screen ‘S’ as shown in the figure. If the distance of the screen from the device is 40 cm, select the correct statement about the device.
  • A
    The device X is a convex lens of focal length 20 cm.
  • B
    The device X is a concave mirror of focal length 40 cm.
  • C
    The device X is a convex mirror of radius of curvature 40 cm.
  • D
    The device X is a convex lens of focal length 40 cm.
Answer
  1. The device X is a convex lens of focal length 40 cm.
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MCQ 751 Mark
After tracing the path of rays of light through a glass slab for three different angles of incidence, a student measured the corresponding values angle of refraction r and angle of emergence e and recorded them in the table given below:
S. No.$\angle\text{ i}$$\angle\text{ i}$$\angle\theta$
I$30^{0}$$20^{0}$$31^{0}$
II$40^{0}$$25^{0}$$40^{0}$
III$50^{0}$$31^{0}$$49^{0}$
The correct observations are:
  • A
    I and II
  • B
    II and III
  • C
    I and III
  • D
    I, II and III
Answer
  1. I, II and III.

​​​​​​​Explanation:

In a glass slab refraction: angle of incidence (i) = angle of emergence (e) Since here in all cases angle of incidence (i) is nearly equal to the  angle of emergence (e), so all the values are correct.

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MCQ 761 Mark
While tracing the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab student tabulated his observations given below:
S. No.
$\angle \text{ i}$
$\angle \text{ r}$
$\angle \text{ e}$
I
$60^{0}$
$40^{0}$
$61^{0}$
II
$50^{0}$
$36^{0}$
$51^{0}$
III
$40^{0}$
$28^{0}$
$39^{0}$
IV
$30^{0}$
$20^{0}$
$31^{0}$
The correct observation is:
  • A
    I
  • B
    II
  • C
    III
  • D
    IV
Answer
  1. IV.
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MCQ 771 Mark
To determine focal length of a concave mirror a student obtains the image of a well lit distant object on a screen. To determine the focal length of the given concave mirror he needs to measure the distance between:
  • A
    Mirror and the object.
  • B
    Mirror and the screen.
  • C
    Screen and the object.
  • D
    Screen and the object and also mirror and the screen.
Answer
  1. Mirror and the screen.
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MCQ 781 Mark
To determine the focal length of a convex lens by obtaining a sharp image of a distant object we generally follow the following steps which are not in proper sequence.
  1. Hold the lens between the object and the screen.
  2. Measure the distance between the lens and the screen.
  3. Select a well lit distant object.
  4. Place a screen opposite to the object on the lab table.
  5. Adjust the position of the lens to form a sharp image.
The correct sequence of these steps is:
  • A
    c, a, d, e, b
  • B
    c, d, a, e, b
  • C
    c, d, e, a, b
  • D
    c, a, c, d, b
Answer
  1. c, d, a, e, b.

​​​​​​​Explanation:

The correct sequence to find the focal length of a convex lens for obtaining a sharp image of a distant object will be as follows: Select a well lit distant object, Place a screen opposite to the object on the lab table, Adjust the position of the lens to form a sharp image. Hold the lens between the object and the screen and they Measure the distance between the lens and the screen.

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MCQ 791 Mark
A student obtained a sharp image of the grills of a window on a screen using a concave mirror. His teacher remarked that for getting better results a well lit distant object (preferably the sun) should be focussed on the screen. What should be done for this purpose?
  • A
    Move the screens lightly away from the mirror.
  • B
    Move the mirrors lightly towards the screen.
  • C
    Move the screen and the mirror away from the object.
  • D
    Move the screen and the mirror towards the object.
Answer
  1. Move the mirrors lightly towards the screen.

​​​​​​​Explanation:

When the image distance increases, object distance decreases. Thus, distance between the mirror and screen will decrease. So, the mirror should be moved towards the screen.

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MCQ 801 Mark
A student traces the path of a ray of white light through a rectangular glass slab and marks, the angles of incidence $(\angle \text{ i})$, refraction (r) and emergence (e) as shown.
  • A
    i only
  • B
    i and r
  • C
    i and e
  • D
    r and e
Answer
  1. i and e.

Incident and emergent angles are always measured from the normal of the plane.

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MCQ 811 Mark
To find the focal length of a concave mirror Rahul focuses a distant object with this mirror. The chosen object should be:
  • A
    A tree.
  • B
    Abuilding.
  • C
    Window.
  • D
    The sun.
Answer
  1. The sun.

​​​​​​​Explanation:

The chosen object must be sun, because parallel rays coming from infinity converge or meet at focus.

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MCQ 821 Mark
Rahim recorded the following sets of observations while tracing the path of ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab for different angles of incidence.
S. No.Angle of incidenceAngle of refractionAngle of emergence
I$45^{0}$$41^{0}$$45^{0}$
II$40^{0}$$38^{0}$$38^{0}$
III$45^{0}$$41^{0}$$40^{0}$
IV$41^{0}$$45^{0}$$41^{0}$
The correct observation is recorded at serial number:
  • A
    I
  • B
    II
  • C
    III
  • D
    IV
Answer
  1. I.
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MCQ 831 Mark
Mohan obtained a sharp inverted image of a distant tree on the screen placed behind the lens. He then moved the screen and tried to look through the lens in the direction of the object. He would see:
  • A
    A blurred image on the wall of the laboratory.
  • B
    An erect image of the tree on the lens.
  • C
    No image as the screen has been removed.
  • D
    An inverted image of the tree at the focus of the lens.
Answer
  1. An inverted image of the tree at the focus of the lens.

​​​​​​​Explanation:

Correct option is an inverted image of the object at the focus of the lens. We use screen just to show the presence of the image but if we remove it image will still forms at focus only.

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MCQ 841 Mark
Four students A, B, C andDtracedthe paths of incident ray and the emergent ray by fixing pins P and Q for incident ray and pins R and S for emergent ray for ray of lightpassing through a glass slab.

The correct emergent ray was traced by the student:
  • A
    A
  • B
    B
  • C
    C
  • D
    D
Answer
  1. B.
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MCQ 851 Mark
For finding the focal length of a convex lens by obtaining the image of a distant object, one should use as the object:
  • A
    A well lit distant tree.
  • B
    Window grill in the classroom.
  • C
    Any distant tree.
  • D
    A lighted candle kept at the other end of the table.
Answer
  1. A well lit distant tree.

Explanation:

A well lit distant tree will be best to use as the brighter object will give more accurate and brighter image of the object. In this case it'll be easy for us to find the focal length of the lens.

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MCQ 861 Mark
The laws of reflection hold true for:
  • A
    Plane mirrors only.
  • B
    Concave mirrors only.
  • C
    Convex mirrors only.
  • D
    All reflecting surfaces.
Answer
  1. All reflecting surfaces.

Explanation:

We know that from the laws of reflection, the incident ray, the reflected ray and the normal to the reflecting surface all lie in the same plane.

Also, the angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence.

The laws of reflection hold good for all reflecting surfaces irrespective of their shapes whether plane or curved.

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MCQ 871 Mark
When an object is kept within the focus of a concave mirror, an enlarged image is formed behind the mirror. This image is:
  • A
    Real.
  • B
    Inverted.
  • C
    Virtual and inverted.
  • D
    Virtual and erect.
Answer
  1. Virtual and erect.

Explanation:

Object between Principal Focus (F) and Pole (P): When the object is placed between principal focus and pole of a concave mirror, an enlarged, virtual and erect image is formed behind the mirror.

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MCQ 881 Mark
You are given water mustard oil, glycerine and kerosene. In which of these media a ray of light incident obliquely at same angle would bend the most?
  • A
    Kerosene.
  • B
    Water.
  • C
    Mustard oil.
  • D
    Glycerine.
Answer
  1. Glycerine.

Explanation:

The given material having their refractive index as kerosene is 1.44, water is 1.33, musterd oil is 1.46 and glycerine is 1.74. Thus, glycerine is most optically denser and hence have the largest refractive index. Therefore, ray of light bend most in glycerine.

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MCQ 891 Mark
Which of the following statements is true?
  • A
    A convex lens has 4 dioptre power having a focal length 0.25m.
  • B
    A convex lens has -4 dioptre power having a focal length 0.25m.
  • C
    A concave lens has 4 dioptre power having a focal length 0.25m.
  • D
    A concave lens has -4 dioptre power having a focal length 0.25m.
Answer
  1. A convex lens has 4 dioptre power having a focal length 0.25m.

Explanation: The positive sign with the focal length indicates that it is a convex lens.

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MCQ 901 Mark
Which of the following lens will diverge the ray of light more?
  • A
    2D
  • B
    1D
  • C
    -0.4D
  • D
    -0.8D
Answer
  1. -0.8D

Explanation:

The diverging lens is signified by negative sign. Also, more is the magnitude of the lens more is the more is the diverging power.

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MCQ 911 Mark
Which of the following can make a parallel beam of light when light from a point source is incident on it?
  • A
    Concave mirror as well as convex lens.
  • B
    Convex mirror as well as concave lens.
  • C
    Two plane mirrors placed at 90° to each other.
  • D
    Concave mirror as well as concave lens.
Answer
  1. Concave mirror as well as convex lens.

Explanation: When a point source of light is at the focus of a concave mirror or a convex lens, then emergent rays of light make a parallel beam of light. This is the reason; concave mirror is used as reflector of headlights.

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MCQ 921 Mark
Which of the following can make a parallel beam of light from a bulb falls on it?
  • A
    Concave mirror as well as concave lens.
  • B
    Convex mirror as well as concave lens.
  • C
    Concave mirror as well as convex lens.
  • D
    Concave mirror as well as convex lens.
Answer
  1. Concave mirror as well as convex lens.

Explanation:

When an object is placed at the focus of a concave mirror (convex lens), the reflected (refracted) light rays are always parallel to each other and to the principal axis.

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MCQ 931 Mark
Which of the following can form a virtual image which is always smaller than the object?
  • A
    A plane mirror.
  • B
    A convex lens.
  • C
    A concave lens.
  • D
    A concave mirror.
Answer
  1. A concave lens.

Explanation:

A concave lens always forms a virtual image, smaller than the size of the object.

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MCQ 941 Mark
Which mirror is to be used to obtain parallel beam of light from a small bulb?
  • A
    Concave mirror.
  • B
    Convex mirror.
  • C
    Plane mirror.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
  1. Concave mirror.

Explanation:

Concave mirror to be used ti obtain a parallel beam of light from a small lamp.

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MCQ 951 Mark
When sunlight is concentrated on a piece of paper by a spherical mirror or lens, then a hole can be burnt in it. For doing this, the paper must be placed at he focus of:
  • A
    Either a convex mirror or convex lens.
  • B
    Either a concave mirror or concave lens.
  • C
    Either a concave mirror or convex lens.
  • D
    Either a convex mirror or concave lens.
Answer
  1. Either a concave mirror or convex lens.

Explanation:

Both a concave mirror and a convex lens focus parallel light beams coming from a distant object onto the focus.

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MCQ 961 Mark
When a ray of light travelling in glass enters into water obliquely:
  • A
    It is refracted towards the normal.
  • B
    It is not refracted at all.
  • C
    It goes along the normal.
  • D
    It is refracted away from the normal.
Answer
  1. It is refracted away from the normal.

Explanation:

Because if a ray of light goes form a denser medium (glass) to a rarer medium (water), it bends away from the normal.

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MCQ 971 Mark
When an object is kept at any distance in front of a concave lens, the image formed is always:
  • A
    Virtual, erect and magnified.
  • B
    Virtual, inverted and diminished.
  • C
    Virtual, erect and diminished.
  • D
    Virtual, erect and same size as object.
Answer
  1. Virtual, erect and diminished.

Explanation:

A concave lens always forms a virtual, erect and diminished image.

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MCQ 981 Mark
Whatever be the position of the object, the image formed by a mirror is virtual, erect and smaller than the object. The mirror then must be:
  • A
    Plane.
  • B
    Concave.
  • C
    Convex.
  • D
    Either concave or convex.
Answer
  1. Convex.

Explanation:

It should be a convex mirror. This is because when an object is in front of a convex mirror, irrespective of its distance, a virtual, erect and diminished image of the object is obtained.

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MCQ 991 Mark
Under which of the following conditions a concave mirror can form an image larger than the actual object?
  • A
    When the object is kept at a distance equal its radius of curvature.
  • B
    When object is kept at a distance less than its focal length.
  • C
    When object is placed between the focus and centre of curvature.
  • D
    When object is kept at a distance greater than its radius of curvature.
Answer
  1. When object is placed between the focus and centre of curvature.

Explanation:

A concave mirror can form an image larger than the actual object when the object is placed between the focus and centre of curvature. Image formation is shown below, where object (AB) is placed between the focus and centre of curvature for which image (A'B') is obtained behind the mirror.

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MCQ 1001 Mark
Two big mirrors A and B are fitted side by side on a wall. A man is standing at such a distance from the wall that he can see the erect image of his face in both the mirrors. When the man starts walking towards the mirrors, he find that the size of his face in mirror A goes on increasing but that in mirror B remains the same.
  • A
    Mirror A is concave and mirror B is convex.
  • B
    Mirror A is plane and mirror B is concave.
  • C
    Mirror A is concave and mirror B is plane.
  • D
    Mirror A is convex and mirror B is concave.
Answer
  1. Mirror A is concave and mirror B is plane

Explanation:

Image formed by a plane mirror is virtual, erect and of the same size as the object.Image formed by a concave mirror is virtual, erect and larger than the object.

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