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Class 10 Science Chapter 9

Light : Reflection And Refraction
Important Questions

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Class 10 Light : Reflection and Refraction ,Important Questions and Answers
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction
Chapter 9, “Light: Reflection and Refraction,” in Class 10 Science, delves into the captivating
phenomenon of light. It encompasses the reflection of light, exploring how it interacts with surfaces,
and delves into the intriguing world of spherical mirrors. Additionally, this chapter explores the concept
of light refraction, shedding light on how light changes its path when it traverses from one medium to
another, unraveling the mysteries of optics and vision.

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Class 10 Light : Reflection And Refraction ,Important Questions

And Answers
Q 1. Which of the following lenses would you prefer to use while reading small letters found in a
dictionary?
Options
(a) A convex lens of focal length 50 cm.
(b) A concave lens of focal length 50 cm.
(c) A convex lens of focal length 5 cm.
(d) A concave lens of focal length 5 cm.

Ans. (c)
Explanation:
A convex lens with a short focal length (5 cm) is used to read small letters and to see the magnified image
of a small object.

Q 2. A light ray enters from medium A to medium B as shown in figure. The refractive index of medium B
relative to A will be:

Options
(a) greater than unity
(b) less than unity
(c) equal to unit
(d) zero

Ans. (a)
Explanation:
As the light ray when travelled from medium A to medium B, then they bend towards the normal which
means that medium B has higher refractive index and less speed of light with respect to medium A, So,
refractive index of medium B with respect to medium A will be greater than unity.

Q 3. What is the relationship between the refractive index of two media?

Explanation:
The refractive index for the light going from medium ‘1’ to medium ‘2’ is equal to the reciprocal of the
refractive index for light going from medium ‘2’ to medium ‘1’.
1
1n 2 =
2n 1
​

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Q 4. Obtain an expression for magnification of an image formed by a concave mirror.

Explanation:
Consider the formation of the image A′B′ of an object AB by a concave mirror. As shown in the given
figure, the right angled triangles ABP and A′B′P are similar triangles, hence

A′ B ′ A′ B ′
′
= .​ ​

AB AB

As per sign convention followed, PB = - u, PB’ = - v, AB = size of the object = + h and A'B' = size of the
image = - h’. Hence, we have
−h′ −v h′ v
= .or = −
−u
​ ​ ​ ​

h h u
Thus, The magnification of image, we have
h′ v
Magnification, m = =− . ​ ​

h u

Q 5. A 10 cm tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex lens of focal length 12
cm. The distance of the object from the lens is 18 cm. Find the nature, position and size of the image
formed.

Explanation:
Height of object, h1 ​
= +10cm
Focal length, f = + 12 cm
Object distance, u = - 18 cm
From the lens formula,
1 1 1
– =
v u
​ ​

f
​

1 1 1
– =
v −18 12
​ ​ ​

1 1 1
+ =
v 18 12
​ ​ ​

1 1 1
= −
v 12 18
​ ​ ​

1 3−2 1
= =
v 36 36
​ ​ ​

v = 36 cm
v 36
Magnification, m = = = −2
u −18
​ ​

Size of the image,

h₂
m=
h₁
​

h2 = m × h₁
​

h2 = −2 × 10 = −20cm
​

The image is formed at a distance of 36 cm from the lens.The image is real, inverted, and magnified.
The height of the image is 20 cm.

CBSE Class 10 Science Chapter Wise Important Questions

Chapter No. Chapter Name

Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations

Chapter 2 Acid, Bases and Salts

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Chapter No. Chapter Name

Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals

Chapter 4 Carbon and its Compounds

Chapter 5 Life Processes

Chapter 6 Control and Coordination

Chapter 7 How do Organisms Reproduce

Chapter 8 Heredity

Chapter 9 Light : Reflection and Refraction

Chapter 10 The Human Eye and the Colourful world

Chapter 11 Electricity

Chapter 12 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Chapter 13 Our Environment

Conclusion
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further practise and improve your grasp of the concepts covered in the chapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Define the principal focus of a concave mirror.

Ans: Light rays that are parallel to the principal axis of a concave mirror converge at a specific point on
its principal axis after reflecting from the mirror. This point is called the principal focus of the concave
mirror.

Q2. The radius of curvature of a spherical mirror is 20 cm. What is its focal
length?

Q3. Name the mirror that can give an erect and enlarged image of an object.

Q4. Why do we prefer a convex mirror as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?

Q5. A ray of light travelling in air enters obliquely into water. Does the light ray
bend towards the normal or away from the normal? Why?

Chapter Wise Important Questions for CBSE Board Class 10 Science

Chemical Reactions and Equations

Acid, Bases and Salts

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Chapter Wise Important Questions for CBSE Board Class 10 Science

Metals and Non-Metals

Carbon and its Compounds
Life Processes
Control and Coordination
How do Organisms Reproduce
Heredity
Light : Reflection and Refraction
The Human Eye and the Colourful world
Electricity
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Our Environment

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