IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

Chapter-wise, Subject – Physics

Chapter - Ray Optics

Section – A (1 mark)

1. In Huygen’s wave theory, the locus of all points oscillating in the same
phase is called a
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(a) ray (b) vibrator
(c) wavefront (d) half period zone
2. If a glass rod is immersed in a liquid of the same refractive index, then
it will
(a) disappear (b) look bent
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(c) look longer (d) look shorter
3. Using lens maker’s formula, derive the thin lens formula 1/f=1/v−1/u
(2020)
for a biconvex lens.
4. A plano-convex lens is made of glass of refractive index 1.5.The focal
length ƒ of the lens and radius of curvature R of its curved face are
related as (2020)
a. ƒ = 2R
b. f=R/2
c. ƒ = R
d. f=3/2R
5. A telescope has an objective of focal length 100 cm and an eye-piece
of focal length 5 cm. What is the magnifying power of the telescope
when it is in normal adjustment?

(2020)
a. 20.0
b. 0.2
c. 2.0
d. 200
6. The principal behind optical fibre is:
(2020)
a. Total internal reflection
b. Total external reflection
c. Both Total external reflection and Total internal reflection
d. Diffraction
7. The frequency of light in a material is 2×1014 Hz and wavelength is
5,000 A∘. The refractive index of the material will be
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 a. 1⋅40
b. 1⋅50
c. 3⋅00
d. 1⋅33
8. In the figure given below there are two convex lenses L 1 and L2 having focal
lengths F1 and F2 respectively. The distance between L1 and L2 will be:
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a. F1

b. F2

c. F1 + F2

d. F1 - F2

9. Assertion: Resolving power of a microscope is different for different colours

of illuminating light.
(2008)
Reason: Resolving power of a microscope is directly proportional to the
wavelength of illuminating light.
a. Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is
correct explanation for assertion.

b. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not
correct explanation for assertion.

c. Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

d. Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

10. Assertion : In Young’s experiment, the fringe width for dark fringes is
different from that for white fringes.
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Reason : In Young’s double slit experiment the fringes are performed
with a source of white light; then only black and bright fringes are
observed.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct
explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the
correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
 (d) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
11. Assertion : The setting sun appears to be red.
Reason : Scattering of light is directly proportional to the wavelength.
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(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct
explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the
correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
12. Assertion: In a terrestrial telescope a convex lens of small focal length
is arranged between objective and eye-piece.
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Reason: The convex lens erects the image formed by the objective.
a. Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is
correct explanation for assertion.

b. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is

not correct explanation for assertion.

c. Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

d. Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

13. Assertion: A convex mirror of focal length l in air is placed in liquid of

refractive index 1.36, its focal length becomes 1.36 times that in air.
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Reason: Focal length of a mirror is directly proportional to the refractive
index of the surrounding medium.
a. Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is
correct explanation for assertion.

b. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is

not correct explanation for assertion.

c. Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

d. Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

14. A converging lens axially is kept in contact with a diverging lens; both
the lenses being of equal focal lengths. What is the focal length of the
combination? (2019)
15. Beams of red light, blue light, yellow light and violet light are incident
on a convex lens, one-by-one. Which one of them converges nearest
to the lens? (2022)
16. In a simple microscope, a convex lens of focal length 5cm is used.
Calculate the magnifying power when the object is placed at the focus
of the lens. (2021)
17. What is the power of an equiconvex lens of refractive index n 2 dipped
in a liquid of refractive index n1, where n1<n2?
(2021)
18. A biconvex lens of glass having refractive index 1.47 is immersed in a
liquid. It becomes invisible and behaves as a plane glass plate. The
refractive index of the liquid is
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a. 1.62
b. 1.33
c. 1.51
d. 1.47
19. For a glass prism, the angle of minimum deviation will be the smallest
for the light of
a. Green colour
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a. Blue colour
b. Red colour
c. Yellow colour
20. How does the angle of minimum deviation of a glass prism vary, if the
incident violet light is replaced with red light?
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Section – B (2 marks)

21. Using lens maker’s formula, derive the thin lens

formula 1/f=1/v−1/u for a biconvex lens.
(2020)
22. A converging lens of focal length f1 is placed coaxially in contact with a
diverging lens of focal length f2 (f1 > f2). Determine the power and
nature of the combination in terms of f1 and f2.
(2020)
23. (i) Out of blue and red light, which is deviated more by a prism? Give
reason.
(ii) Give the formula that can be used to determine refractive index of
material of a prism in minimum deviation condition.
(2017)
24. If the radii of curvature of the faces of a double convex lens are 9 cm
and 15 cm, respectively and the refractive index of glass is 1.5, then
determine the focal length and the power of the lens.
(2021)
25. Why must both the objective and eyepiece of a compound microscope
have short
focal lengths?
26. In a Young's double slit experiment, the separation between the two
slits is d and distance of the screen from the slits is 1000 d. If the first
minima fall at a distance d from the central maximum, obtain the
relation between d and A. (2023)
27. Define wavefront of a travelling wave. Using Huygen principle, obtain
the law of refraction at a plane interface when light passes from a
denser to rarer medium. (2019)
28. Calculate the radius of curvature of an equi-concave lens of refractive
index 1.5, when it is kept in a medium of refractive index 1.4, to have a
power of –5D ? (2019)
29. An equilateral glass prism has a refractive index 1.6 in air. Calculate
the angle of minimum deviation of the prism, when kept in a medium
of refractive index 4 √2/5. (2020)
30. A diver looking up through the water sees the outside world contained
in a circular horizon. The refractive index of water is 43and the diver’s
eyes are 15cm below the surface of water. Then what is the radius of
the circle? (2022)

Section – C (3 marks)
31. A ray of light is incident on a glass prism of refractive index µ and
refracting angle A. If it just suffers total internal reflection at the other
face, obtain a relation between the angle of incidence, angle of pris~
and critical angle. (2023)
32. A point source in air is kept 24 cm in front of a concave spherical glass
surface (a μ g
= 1.5) and radius of curvature 60 cm. Find the nature of the image
formed and its distance from the point source.
(2022)
33. Explain with the help of a suitable diagram, the phenomenon on which
an optical fibre works. Mention any two uses of optical fibres.
(2022)
34. A thin equiconvex lens of radius of curvature R made of material of
refractive index μ 1 is kept coaxially, in contact with an equiconcave
lens of the same radius of curvature and refractive index μ 2(>μ 1).
Find: the ratio of their powers, and the power of the combination and
its nature.
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35. (i) Trace the path of a ray of light PQ which is incident at an angle i on
one face of a glass prism of angle A. It then emerges out from the other
face at an angle e. Use the ray diagram to prove that the angle through
which the ray is deviated is given by ∠δ = ∠i + ∠e - ∠A.
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(ii) What will be the minimum value of δ if the ray passes symmetrically
through the prism?
36. An object is placed 30 cm in front of a plano-convex lens with its
spherical surface of radius of curvature 20 cm. If the refractive index of
the material of the lens is 1.5, find the position and nature of the image
formed. (2021)
 Section – D (5 marks)

37. (i) Draw a ray diagram of an astronomical refracting telescope in

normal adjustment. Obtain an expression for its magnifying power.
How can we increase the magnifying power of the telescope?
(ii) A beam of light converges at a point P. A lens is placed in the path
of the beam at a distance of 25 cm from P. The final image is formed at
infinity. Calculate the power of the lens.
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38. (i) A coin is placed inside a denser medium. Why does it appear to be
raised? Obtain an expression for the height through which the object
appears to be raised in terms of refractive index of the medium and
real depth. (2021)
(ii) A compound microscope consists of an objective lens of focal length
2 cm and an eyepiece of focal length 6.25 cm separated by a distance
of 15 cm. How far from the objective should an object be placed in
order to obtain the final image at the least distance of distinct vision
(25 cm)? Calculate the magnifying power of the microscope.
39. a. Under what conditions is the phenomenon of total internal reflection
of light observed? Obtain the relation between the critical angle of
incidence and the refractive index of the medium.
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b. Three lenses of focal lengths +10 cm, -10 cm and +30 cm are
arranged coaxially as in the figure given below. Find the position of
the final image formed by the combination.

40. a. Draw a ray diagram to show image formation when the concave
mirror produces a real, inverted, and magnified image of the object.
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b. Obtain the mirror formula and write the expression for the linear
magnification.
c. Explain two advantages of a reflecting telescope over a refracting
telescope.