Physics Ray Optics Chapter 9 PYQs
Physics Ray Optics Chapter 9 PYQs
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Unit VI
Optics
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Chapter 9
Ray Optics and
Optical Instruments
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Weightage is 2 Chapter 9
18 Marks 2 Chapter 10
paper.
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` Syllabus
Reflection of light, spherical mirrors, mirror
formula, refraction of light, total internal
reflection and optical fibers, refraction at spherical
surfaces, lenses, thin lens formula, lens maker’s
formula, magnification, power of a lens,
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Strict Advice
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= Chapter 9
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Answer A 1 Marks
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true,
but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation
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Answer A 1 Marks
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
Assertion (A).
Answer A 2 Marks
1
(a) sin i c =
µ
µ ¶
4 5
∵ µ = 1.25 =
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sin i c =
5 4
µ ¶
−1 4
ic = sin
5
OR
◦
i c = 53
r
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(b) sin i c = p
2
r +h 2
2 µ ¶ 2
r 4
2 2
=
r +h 5
2 2 2
25r = 16r + 16h
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2
9r = 1600
40
r= cm
3
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Calculate :
(1) the angle of deviation produced by the prism
(2) the refractive index of the material of the
prism
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eye
β h f0 f0
m≈ ≈ · =
α fe h fe
(ii) i + e = D + A
at D = Dm, i = e
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2i = Dm + A
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◦
2 × 45 = Dm + 60
◦
Dm = 30
µ ¶
A + Dm
sin
2
µ= µ ¶
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A
sin
2
µ ◦ ◦ ¶
60 + 30
sin p
2
µ= µ ◦¶ = 2
60
sin
2
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OR
(i) We hold two razor blades in such a way that
their edges are parallel and with a narrow slit
in between. Keep the slit parallel to the
filament of electric bulb, right in front of the
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eye.
1 1 1
= −
f2 f f1
1 1 1
= −
f 2 45 30
f 2 = −90 cm
Using lens maker’s formula
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· ¸
1 ¡ ¢ 1 1
= µl − 1 −
−90 −30 ∞
4
µl =
3
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co−axially.
Answer A 3 Marks
(a)
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− = .....(1)
v1 u f 1
For the image formed by the second lens B , we get
1 1 1
− = .....(2)
v v1 f 2
Adding eqs (1) and (2) we get
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1 1 1 1
− = + .....(3)
v u f1 f2
If the two lens system is regarded as equivalent to
a single lens of focal length f , we have
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− = .....(4)
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Hence, P = P 1 + P 2
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
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Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true,
but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of the Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
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Answer A 1 Marks
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
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Answer A 2 Marks
Real depth
Refractive index =
Apparent depth
Rd
Alternatively−µw =
Ad
OR
Optical fibres are composite glass/quartz fibres
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Answer A 3 Marks
Answer A 5 Marks
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1 1 1
= (n21 − 1) −
f R1 R2
(ii) (1) P1 = +25D ⇒ f1 = 4 cm
P2 = −5D ⇒ f2 = −20 cm
f1f2 4 × (−20)
f= =
f1 + f2
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f = 5 cm
=
v 25
on solving
25
v= cm
4
I v
Magnification m = =
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O u
v 25
I = ×O = ×4
u 4 × (−25)
I = −1 cm
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Answer A 2 Marks
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f 0 150
|m| = = = 30
fe 5
1 1 1
= −
f v u
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v = 150 cm
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Answer A 4 Marks
Answer A 2 Marks
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1 1 1
= +
f v u
uf
v=
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v f
m=− = > 1 i.e. Enlarged image
u f −u
Answer A 2 Marks
v hI 1
m=− = =
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u ho 2
u = −2v
1 1 1
= +
f v u
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On solving
|v| = 7.5 cm
|u| = +15.0 cm
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A point object is kept 60 cm in front of a spherical
convex surface (n = 1.5, radius of curvature 40 cm)
The image formed is
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Alternatively
1 1 1 1 1
= + = −
f f1 f2 10 15
1 1 ¯
¯
= ¯ f = 30 cm
f 30
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Answer A 2 Marks
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Alternatively
1
µ=
sinC
µ 1
= ◦
µm sin 60
p
3
µm = µ
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OR
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eyepiece lens.
Answer A 2 Marks
1 1.5 1 − 1.5
− =
v (−20) (−40)
v = −16 cm
fe
On solving
fo = 95 cm = 0.95 m
fe = 5 cm = 0.05 m
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(ii) The radii of curvature of two surfaces of a
convex lensµ are¶ R and 2R. If the focal length of
4
this lens is R, the refractive index of the
3
material of the lens is :
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5 4 3 7
(A) (B) (C) (D)
3 3 2 5
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OR
A beam of light coming parallel to the
principal axis of a convex lens L 1 of focal
length 16 cm is incident on it. Another convex
lens L 2 of focal length 12 cm is placed coaxially
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(A) real, 24 cm
(B) virtual, 12 cm
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(C) real, 32 cm
(D) virtual, 18 cm
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(i) (B) D
3
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(ii) (C)
2
(iii) (A) increases when a lens is dipped in water.
(iv) (B) 10 cm, right from lens.
OR
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(A) real, 24 cm
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′ ′ ′
BA BF
=
PM FP
′ ′ ′
BA BF
Or = (∵ P M = AB ) ——–(1)
BA FP
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Since ∠ AP B = ∠ A P B , ′ ′
′ ′
the right angled triangles A P B and AB P are also
similar
′ ′ ′
BA BP
Therefore, = ———(2)
B A′ B P
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′ ′
BF BP
= 2
FP BP
′ ′
PF −PB B P
=
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m m
mo = =¯ ¯
m e ¯¯ D ¯¯
¯ fe ¯
200
mo = = 16
25
2
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true,
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Answer A 1 Marks
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
Assertion(A).
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Answer A 2 Marks
= 24
fe
f o + f e = 150 cm
f e = 6 cm
f o = 144 cm
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δ = (i − r 1) + (e − r 2) ......(i v)
from equation (iii) and (iv)
δ = i +e − A
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Graph
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sin 45
=µ
sin θ
1
p = µ sin θ
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2
From the triangle GEF
1
sin θ = p
r 3
3
µ=
2
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but
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Answer A 1 Marks
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1.52 − 1
fl 1
= = −6.6
f a 1.52 − 1.65
1.65
f l = −6.6 f a
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= −99 cm
Nature of the lens: Diverging/ behaves like a
concave lens.
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involved.
(i) For a ray incident at the critical angle, the
angle of reflection is :
◦ ◦ ◦ ◦
(A) 0 (B) < 90 (C) > 90 (D) 90
(ii) A ray of light
µ of¶wavelength 600 nm is incident
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in water n = on the water-air interface at
3
an angle less than the critical angle. The
wavelength associated with the refracted ray is
(A) 400 nm (B) 450 nm
(C) 600 nm
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p p
3 5 4 2
(A) (B) (C) p (D) p
2 2 3 3
OR
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−1
p
(A) sin 2
n −1
−1
¡ 2
¢
(B) sin n − 1
" #
−1 1
(C) sin p
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2
n −1
" #
−1 1
(D) sin ¡
2
¢
n −1
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¯ ¯
¯f ¯
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¯ 0¯
(ii) m = ¯ ¯
¯ fe ¯
Identification of focal length of objective and
eyepiece
f 0 = 100cm
f e = 5cm
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¯ ¯
¯100¯
m = ¯¯ ¯ = 20
¯
5
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true,
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Answer A 1 Marks
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Answer A 2 Marks
(i) v = vλ
8 14
3 × 10 = 5 × 10 × λ
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−7
λ = 600 nm or 6 × 10 m
λair
(ii) λmedium =
µ
600 nm −7
λmedium = = 400 nm or 4 × 10 m
1.5
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1 1 1
= (µ − 1) −
f R1 R2
µ ¶
1 1 1
= (1.4 − 1) −
16 R ∞
1 1
= 0.4 ×
16 R
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R = 16 × 0.4 = 6.4 cm
Answer A 2 Marks
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1 1 1
+ =
v −30 −20
On solving v = −60 cm
µ ¶
v −60
(ii) m = − = − = −2
u −30
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P P
(a) (b) P (c) 2 P (d)
2 4
(iv) A double−convex lens of power P , with each
face having same radius of curvature, is cut
along its principal axis. The two parts are
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P
(a) Zero (b) P (c) 2 P (d)
2
OR
(iv) Two convex lenses of focal lengths 60 cm and
20 cm are held coaxially in contact with each
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Answer A 4 Marks
2(n − 1)
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(i) (a)
R
P
(ii) (d)
2
(iii) (b) P
(iv) (c) 2 P OR (a) 6.6D
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sin(A + δ)
n=
sin A
(iii) The refractive index of the material of a prism
p
is 2 . If the refracting angle of the prism is
60°, find the
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Answer A 5 Marks
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(ii)
At the face XZ :-
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µ sin A = sin(A + δ)
sin(A + δ)
µ=
sin A
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(iii) (1)
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µ ¶
A + δm
sin
2
µ=
A
sin
µ 2 ¶
60 + δm
p sin
2
2=
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sin 30 ◦
µ ¶
60 + δm 1 ◦
⇒ sin = p = sin 45
2 2
60 + δm ◦ ◦
⇒ = 45 ⇒ δm = 30
2
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A + δm 60 + 30 ◦
(2) i= = = 45
2 2
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
Assertion (A).
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
Assertion (A).
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Answer A 2 Marks
Two factors :
¥ Radius of curvature
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Answer A 2 Marks
1 1 1
= +
f f1 f2
f1 = 4f2 (given)
1 1 1
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P= = +
f 4f2 f2
5
10 =
4f2
50
f2 = cm
4
∴ f1 = 50 cm
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◦
is incident on the interface at an angle of 45 .
◦
If the ray deviates by 15 from its initial path,
the refractive index of the medium is :
p p p
(a) 2 (b) 2 (c) 2 2 (d) 3
OR
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(b) µ1 < µ2
(c) µ1 is slightly greater than µ2
(d) µ1 is large compared to µ2
(iv) Light of wavelength λ travelling with speed c
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Path difference = nλ
n = 0, 1, 2, . . . . . . . . . .
For Destructive Interference:
Phase difference = (2n + 1)π
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n = 0, 1, 2 . . . . . . . . . .
µ ¶
1
Path difference = n + λ
2
n = 0, 1, 2, . . . . . . . . . .
(ii) u = −20 cm
R
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f = = 30 cm
2
1 1 1
+ =
v u f
µ ¶
1 1 1
+ − =
v 20 30
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1 1 1 3+2 5
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= + = =
v 30 20 6 60
v = 12 cm
Virtual Image.
OR
(1) To improve image quality by minimizing
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Question 1
Assertion (A) : Propagation of light through an
optical fibre is due to total internal reflection
taking place at the core-cladding interface.
Reason (R) : Refractive index of the material of the
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Theory Recap
Question 2
A ray of monochromatic light passes through an
equilateral glass prism in such a way that the angle
of incidence is equal to the angle of emergence
and each of these angles is 3/4 times the angle of
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A + Dm 60 + 30
sin sin
2 2
n= µ ¶ = µ ◦¶
A 60
sin sin
2 2
◦
p
sin 45 1/ 2 p
= = = 2
sin 30◦ 1/2
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Show that the least possible distance between an
object and its real image in a convex lens is 4 f ,
where f is the focal length of the lens.
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= −
f v u
1 1 1 d
= + =
f x d − x x(d − x)
2
f d = xd − x
2
x −dx + f d = 0
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p
2
d ± d −4f d
x=
2
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u = − f0 + fe and f = fe
¯ Ã !
1 1 1 ¯ f o + f e
− = ¯ v = f
v [−( f 0 + f e )] f e ¯ f
e
o
Question 4
Read the following paragraph and answer the
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f f1 f2
If several thin lenses of focal length f 1, f 2, . . . . f n are
placed in contact, then the effective focal length of
the combination is given by
1 1 1 1
= + + . . . .. +
f f1 f2 fn
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1 1 1
= +
f f1 f2
1 1 1
= +
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−80
f2 = = −26.7 cm
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(ii) A spherical air bubble is embedded in a piece of
glass. For a ray of light passing through the
bubble, it behaves like a
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u u
1 1 1
− =
v u f
1 1 1
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3u 20
80
u = = 26.6 cm
3
Question 5
(i) Draw a ray diagram for the formation of image
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(i)
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n2 n1 n2 − n1
+ =
B I 1 OB BC 1
Similarly for the second interface, ADC we can
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n1 n2 n2 − n1
− =
D I D I1 DC 2
DI 1 is negative as distance is measured against the
direction of incident light. Adding both the
equation, we get
n2 n1 n1 n2 n2 − n1 n2 − n1
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B I 1 OB D I D I 1 BC 1 DC 2
µ ¶
n1 n1 1 1
+ = (n 2 − n 1) +
D I OB BC 1 DC 2
¡
∵ for thin lens B I 1 = D I 1)
Now, if we assume the object to be at infinity i.e.
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f BC 1 DC 2
Now according to the sign conventions
BC 1 = +R 1 and DC 2 = −R 2
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1 n2 1 1
= −1 −
f n1 R1 R2
µ ¶
1 1 1
= (n 21 − 1) −
f R1 R2
µ ¶
1 1 1
(ii) = (1.6 − 1)
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fa R1 R2
· ¸µ ¶
1 1.6 1 1
= −1 −
fℓ 1.3 R1 R2
· ¸
fℓ 0.6
= × 1.3
fa 0.3
f ℓ = 2.6 × 10 cm = f ℓ = 26 cm
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Object appears to be raised by 25% of H
Question 7
(i) Draw a labelled ray diagram of an astronomical
telescope to show the image formation of a
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fw ng − 1
=µ ¶
fa ng
−1
nw
µ ¶
3
−1
fw 2 1/2
=µ ¶= =4
20 3 3 1/8
× −1
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2 4
fw = 80 cm
Changes in focal length
∆ f = 80 − 60
= 20 cm
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(i) Draw a ray diagram showing refraction of light
through a prism of angle A and obtain the
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From △QNR
r1 + r2 + ∠QNR = 180 ◦
δ = (i − r1) + (e − r2)
δ = i + e − A ...(2)
At the minimum derivation Dm
δ = Dm, i = e and r1 = r2
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From equation (1)
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2r = A
A
r=
2
From equation (2)
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i=
2
The refractive index of the prism is
· ¸
(A + Dm )
sin
sin i 2
n21 = = · ¸
sin r A
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2
· ¸
1 1 1
(ii) = (n − 1) −
f R1 R2
· ¸
1 2
= (n − 1)
f1 R
· ¸
1 1
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= (n − 1)
f2 R
f2 = 2 f1
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Question 8
A bright point source is placed at the bottom of a
tank containing a transparent liquid (refractive
index µ ) to a height H. Let r be the radius of the
circular area of the liquid surface through which
light can emerge out. Find the ratio (r/H).
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1
tan i c = p
2
µ −1
r 1
=p
H 2
µ −1
Question 9
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′ ′
(a) ∆A B F ∼ ∆M P F
′ ′ ′
BA BF
= (∵ P M = AB ) ...(1)
BA FP
′ ′
Also ∆A B P ∼ ∆AB P
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′ ′ ′
BA BP
= ...(2)
BA BP
Comparing eq. (1) and (2)
′ ′ ′
B F B P −FP B P
= =
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FP = −f
B P = −u
1 1 1
On solving we get, = +
f v u
1 1 1
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u f v
v
− = −3
u
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+ =
u 3u f
4 1
=
3u f
4f 40
u= = − cm
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OR
(a) Two converging lenses of focal lengths f 1 and f 2
are placed coaxially in contact. Derive the
expression for the focal length of the
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− = ..........(2)
v v1 f2
Adding eq (1) and (2),
1 1 1 1
we get, − = + ..........(3)
v u f1 f2
If the two lens system is regarded as equivalent
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f f1 f2
(b.i) From graph we see that as the object moves
away from the lens the image comes nearer.
Therefore it is a convex lens
(b.ii) u = −20 cm
40
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3
1 1 1 3 1
= − = +
f v u 40 20
f = 8 cm
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(i) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of
image by a concave mirror when the object is
placed between f and 2 f . Using this diagram,
derive the mirror equation.
(ii) An object is kept 30 cm in front of a convex
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(i) From ∆A B C ∼ ∆DP F
′ ′ ′
BA BF
= (∵ P D = AB ) ....(1)
BA FP
′ ′
Form △A B P ∼ △AB P
′ ′ ′
BA BP
= ....(2)
BA
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v−f v
=
f u
v v
= 1+
f u
1 1 1
On solving we get = +
¯
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60
v= cm
7
Since v is positive image is virtual and erect.
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(i) Draw a ray diagram showing the image
formation by a compound microscope. Hence
obtain the expression for total magnification
when the image is formed at least distance of
distinct vision.
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à !
′ ′
h L h h
m0 = = ∵ tan β = =
h f0 f0 L
Magnification due to eye piece when final
image is formed at the near point
D
me = 1 +
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Total magnification
m = m 0m e
à !
L D
m= 1+
f0 fe
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fo fe
LD 24 × 25 600
m= = = = 50
fo fe 2×6 12
Question 11
A plane wave is incident on a concave mirror of
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Question 12
A thin concave lens of focal length 2 f is put in
contact with a thin convex lens of focal length f .
The focal length of the combination will be
f
(a) 2 f (b) (c) − f (d) f
2
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An equiconvex lens of focal length f is cut into
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µ ¶
1 1 1
= (n − 1) +
f R R
µ ¶
1 2
= (n − 1) ......(i)
f R
After cutting in two parts
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R1 = R R2 = ∞
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µ ¶
1 1 1
= (n − 1) +
f′ R1 ∞
µ ¶
1 1
′
= (n − 1) .......(ii)
f R
From (i) and (ii)
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f = 2f
Question 14
(i) Name the factors on which the focal length of a
lens depends.
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Cased Based Questions
When a ray of light passes from a denser to a rarer
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A ray of light travels from an optically denser
medium to a rarer medium and is incident at
critical angle (i c ). Find the angle of deviation
for this ray.
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Angle of deviation = 90° −i c
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Question 16
For a concave mirror of focal length f , the
minimum distance between the object and its real
image is
(a) zero (b) f (c) 2 f (d) 4 f
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zero
Question 17
The minimum distance between an object and its
real image formed by a convex lens of focal length
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f is
(a) f (b) 2 f (c) 3 f (d) 4 f
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4f
Question 18
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Question 19
Why is a reflecting telescope preferred over a
refracting telescope ? Justify your answer giving
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two reasons.
A Answer ¥ Set 1, 2 Marks
Any two
▲ No Chromatic Aberration → No refraction in
mirrors
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large diameter.
▲ Brighter image → Large mirrors gather more
light waves
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(i) A spherical surface of radius of curvature R
separates two media of refractive indices n 1 and
n 2. A point object is placed in front of the
surface at distance u in medium of refractive
index n 1 and its image is formed by the surface
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small angles
for ∆NOC, i is the exterior angle
MN MN
∴ i = ∠NOM + ∠NC M = +
OM MC
Similarly r = ∠NC M − ∠N I M
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MC M I
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OM M I MC
Applying Cartesian coordinates
OM = −u, MI = +v, MC = +R
n2 n1 n2 − n1
− =
v u R
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n2 n1 n2 − n1
(ii) − =
v u R
R = −6 cm, u = −3 cm, n1 = 1.5n2 = 1
1 1.5 1 − 1.5
+ =
v 3 −6
1 0.5 1.5 0.5 − 3 −2.5
= − =
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v 6 3 6 6
v = −2.4 cm from the left surface inside the
sphere
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A double-convex lens of power 4D is
manufactured from a glass of refractive index 1.5.
What is the radius of curvature of each face of this
lens if both faces have the same radius of
curvature ?
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P = = (n − 1)
f µ ¶ R
2
4 = (1.5 − 1)
µ ¶ R
0.5 × 2
4=
R
1
R = = 0.25 m = 25 cm
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The radii of curvature of the faces of a
double-convex lens are 20 cm and 30 cm. Its
power is (6/25) D. What is the refractive index of
the glass of the lens ?
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25 25 −1
R1 = 20 cm, R2 = −30 cmP = D = cm
µ ¶ 6 600
1 1
P = (n − 1) −
Rµ1 R 2 ¶
25 1 1
= (n − 1) +
600 µ20 30¶
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= (n − 1)
600 20 × 30
25 = (n − 1)50
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Case Based Question
Strontium titanate is a rare oxide and a natural
mineral found in Siberia. It is used as a substitute
for diamond because its refractive index and
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Define total internal reflection of light. Give
two conditions for it. 1 Marks
A Answer (i)
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c
n=
v
8
c 3 × 10 8
v= = = 1.24 × 10 m/s
n 2.41
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Conditions
▲ Light must travel from optically denser medium
to rarer medium.
▲ Angle of incidence at the interface must be
greater than the critical angle for the pair of
media.
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Theory Recap
Mirage
On hot summer days, the air near the ground
becomes hotter than the air at higher levels. The
refractive index of air increases with its density.
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Optical Fibres
Nowadays optical fibres are extensively used for
transmitting audio and video signals through long
distances. Optical fibres too make use of the
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Question 24
In the given figure the radius of curvature of
curved face in the planoconvex and the
plano-concave lens is 15 cm each. The refractive
index of the material of the lenses is 1.5
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Define critical angle for a given pair of media and
total internal reflection. Obtain the relation
between the critical angle and refractive index of
the medium.
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sin i c 1 ¯ 1
¯
◦
= ¯ µd r =
sin 90 µd r
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(i) State Huygen’s principle. With the help of a
diagram, show how a plane wave is reflected
from a surface. Hence verify the law of
reflection.
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A ray of light of wavelength 600 nm propagates
from air into a medium. If its wavelength in the
medium becomes 400 nm, the refractive index of
the medium is
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n 2 λ1
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n 1λ1 = n 2λ2 ¯ =
n 1 λ2
600 £ ¤ ¯
¯
n2 = ∵ n1 = 1 ¯ n 2 = 1.5
400
Question 28
A ray of light travels a distance of 12.0 m in a
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c
µ=
v
Where µ is the refractive index, c is the speed of
light in air, v is the speed of light in the second
medium. Given: Distance d = 12 m, time
−9
t = 60 ns = 60 × 10 sec
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µ ¶
distance 12 9
v= = × 10
µ ¶time 60
1 9
v= × 10 m/s
5
8
3 × 10
µ= 9
(1/5) × 10
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8 −9
µ = 3 × 10 × 5 × 10 = 1.5
Question 29
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,
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∴ ∠r 2 = ∠i c
A = r1 + r2
A = r1 + ic
From Snell’s law at surface AB
sin i = µ · sin r 1
sin i = µ · sin (A − i c )
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A ray of light is refracted by a glass prism. Obtain
an expression for the refractive index of the glass
in terms of the angle of prism A and the angle of
minimum deviation δm.
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∴i + i = A + δm
A + δm
i=
2
¯ A
¯
And also r + r = A ¯ ⇒r =
2
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A + δm
sin
sin i 2
Using Snell’s law µ = = µ ¶
sin r A
sin
2
Question 31
The power of a thin lens is +5D. When it is
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¶
1 µg 1 1
= −1 −
fl µl R1 R2
à !µ ¶
1 1.5 1 1 ¯
¯
= −1 − ¯ − − − (2)
(−100) µl R1 R2
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A point object in air is placed symmetrically at a
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µ 1 µ−1
− =
v u R
1.5 1 1.5 − 1
− =
v (−60) (−20)
v = −36 cm
Question 33
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(v 1) = 3 × 10 m/s
To find: Wavelength of air (λ1)
v1 v2 ¯
¯ 8 8
= ¯ 3 × 10 × 230 = 1.5 × 10 × λ1
λ1 λ2
λ1 = 460 nm
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Question 34
The prefractive indices of two media A and B are 2
and 2 respectively. What is the critical angle for
their interface ?
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Alternatively:
1 1
sin i c = B = p
µA 2
◦
i c = 45
Question 35
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(i) From Fig. the two right-angled triangles A B F
and MPF are similar. (For paraxial rays, MP can
be considered to be a straight line
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A B P and ABP are also similar.
′ ′ ′
BA BP
Therefore, = ——— (ii)
BA BP
Comparing equations (i) and (ii)
′ ′ ′
B F B P − FP B P
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FP FP BP
′
B P = −v, FP = − f , BP = −u;
1 1 1 2
Using these in Eq.(iii) we get + = =
v u f R
1 1 1
(ii) For lens: − =
v u f
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u = −5m; f = +1m
1 1 1
− =
v −5 (+1)
5
⇒ v = m = 1.25m
4
I v (+5/4)
m= = =
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O u (−5)
I = (−0.25) × (1.8)
I = −0.45 m
OR
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When δ = δm ; i = e and r1 = r2
From (1); 2r = A or r = A/2
A + δm
From (2); δm = 2i − A or i =
2
µ ¶
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sin
sin i 2
µ= =
sin r sin A/2
(ii) Given; P = −5D
100
f (in cm) = = −20 cm
(−5)
Using Lens Maker’s formula;
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· ¸
1 1 1
= (µ − 1) −
f R1 R2
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1 1 1
= (µ − 1) −
(−20) · (−20)¸ (+20)
1 1
= (µ − 1) −
(−20) 10
1
µ−1 =
2
3
µ = = 1.5
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Question 36
(i) Draw a ray diagram to show how the final
image is formed at infinity in an astronomical
refracting telescope. Obtain an expression for
its magnifying power.
(ii) Two thin lenses L1 and L2, L1 being a convex
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h h
From the diagram β = and α =
fe fo
fo
Magnifying Power =
fe
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= − = =
v 24 36 72 72
v = 72 cm
For lens L2 :
1 1 1
′
− ′
= ′
v u f
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′
− =
v (72 − 45) −18
1 1 1 −3 + 2 −1
= + = =
v ′ −18 27 54 54
′
v = −54 cm
′
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cm (to the left
of convex lens)
′
hi v1
Magnification = =
ho u
hi −9
=
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h i = + cm
4
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(i) Explain the working principle of an optical fibre
with the help of a diagram. Mention one use of
a light pipe.
◦
(ii) A ray of light is incident at an angle of 60 on
◦
one face of a prism with the prism angle A = 60 .
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Question 37
(i) Draw a ray diagram to show the working of a
compound microscope. Obtain the expression
for the total magnification for the final image to
be formed at the near point.
(ii) In a compound microscope an object is placed
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(i)
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m = 1+
f0 fe
(ii) u0 = −1.5 cm
f0 = 1.25 cm
fe = 5 cm
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D = 25 cm
1 1 1
= −
f 0 v0 u 0
1 1 1 2
= − =
v0 1.25 1.5 15
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15
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v0 = cm
2
v0 15 1
|m0| = = × =5
u0 2 1.5
µ ¶
D 25
|me| = 1 + = 1+ = 6
fe 5
m = m0 × me = 5 × 6 = 30
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(i) Draw a ray diagram for the formation of image
of an object by an astronomical telescope, in
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two lenses.
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(i)
β ¯ h ¯ h
¯ ¯
As m ≈ ¯ β= ¯ α=
α fe f0
f0
Magnifying power m =
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fe
(ii) m = 2.9, d = 150 cm (Given)
fo 29
m= =
fe 10
f0 + fe = 150
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Question 38
Case Based Question
A lens is a transparent optical medium bounded
by two surfaces; at least one of which should be
spherical. Considering image formation by a
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lengths.
(ii) Yes, Rays are still intersecting/ converging at
the location
· of image.¸
1 1 1
(iii) = (n − 1) −
f R1 R2
R 1 = +R, R 2 = −R
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1 2
= (n − 1)
f R
R = 2(n − 1) f
R = 2(1.55 − 1) × 20 = 22 cm
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1 1 1
− =
v u f
1 1 1 1
= − =
v1 15 30 30
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For lens B
For rays to go parallel to principal axis out of
lens B the image formed by lens A must lie at
the focus of B. So d = 30 + 10 = 40 cm
Alternatively: Object is kept at 2 f so image will
also be formed at 2 f on the other side of the
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Question 39
An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm in front
of a concave mirror of radius of curvature 15 cm.
The nature and position the image formed is
(a) real and inverted, 30 cm in front of the mirror
(b) real and inverted, 15 cm in front of the mirror
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Question 40
Assertion (A) : The speed of light decreases when
it passes from air into a denser medium.
Reason (R) : The speed of light in a denser
medium is given by v = c/µ, where c is the speed
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(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but
Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the
Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.
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Question 42
A convex lens is made of the material of refractive
index n 1. What will happen if it were immersed in
a medium of refractive index n 2 in the following
cases ?
(a) n 2 > n 1
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f
Lens will be invisible in the medium / behave as a
glass plate.
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(i) What is meant by total internal reflection of
light ? Write the two conditions necessary for
this phenomenon to occur. Briefly explain one
of its technological applications.
(ii) A thin converging lens of focal length 10 cm is
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rarer medium.
▲ The incident angle must be greater than critical
angle.
Application :
Telecommunication, medical application, data
transmission any one or any other relevant
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f f1 f2
¯
¯
f 1 = +10 cm ¯ f 2 = −15 cm
1 1 1 3−2 1
= + = =
f 10 −15 30 30
f = +30 cm
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Nature −→ Converging
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(i) Answer the following giving reasons :
(1) The angular size of the image equals the
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λD
(ii) β =
d
−3
d = 1.0 × 10 mm
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−9
λ = 600 × 10 m
D =2m
−9
600 × 10 × 2
β= −3
1 × 10
−6
= 1200 × 10 = 1.2 mm
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Question 44
Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of an
image at the least distance of distinct vision, by a
compound microscope. Hence, obtain an
expression for its angular magnification.
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mo = =
h fo
Linear magnification due to eye piece (m e ) when
final image is formed at near point (D)
D
me = 1 +
fe
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Total magnification m = m o × me
à !
L D
m= 1+
fo fe
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Consider a convex spherical surface of radius of
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tan ∠NCM =
MC
MN
tan ∠NIM =
MI
Now, for △NOC, ∠i is the exterior angle. Therefore,
∠i = ∠NOM + ∠NCM
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i= +
OM MC
Similarly,
MN MN
r = ∠NCM − ∠NIM = −
MC M I
By Snell’s law n1 sin i = n2 sin r or for small angles,
sin i ≈ i and sin r ≈ r
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n 1i = n 2r
Where OM, MI and MC represent magnitude of
distances. Applying the Cartesian sign convention
OM = −u, MI = +v, MC = +R Substituting these in
equation, we get
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n2 n1 n2 − n1
− =
v u R
Question 45
A lens is a portion of a transparent medium
bounded by two surfaces and one of these
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f eq f 1 f 2 f 1 f 2
In this case, you want the final image to be
formed at infinity, which means that 1/ f eq
should be equal to 0.
So, you can set up the equation as
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0= + −
15 25 15 × 25
Now, solve for d :
25 + 15 − d
0=
15 × 25
40 − d
0=
375
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0 = 40 − d
So, for the final image to be formed at infinity,
the value of d should be 40 cm.
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Question 46
An object approaches a converging lens with a
uniform speed of 5 m/s and stops at the focus.
How will the image move with respect to the lens ?
Specify its nature.
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In a simple microscope, a convex lens of focal
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What is the power of an equiconvex lens of
refractive index n 2 dipped in a liquid of refractive
index n 1, where n 1 < n 2 ?
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µ ¶µ ¶
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n2 − n1 2
P=
n1 R
Question 48
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Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the
Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also
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false.
Question 49
A ray
p of light falls on a transparent sphere of
◦
n = 3 at an angle of incidence 60 with the
diameter AB of the sphere having centre C. The
ray emerges from the sphere parallel to the line
AB. Find the angle of emergence.
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sin r
◦
p
p sin 60 3/2
3= =
sin r sin r
◦
⇒ r = 30
◦
1 sin 30
p =
3 sin e
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p 1 3 ¯ ◦
sin e = 3 × = ¯ e = 60
2 2
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sin i
n=
sin r
p ◦
sin 60
3=
sin r
◦
⇒ r = 30
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Question 50
(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?
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1
P =− m = −4D
0.25
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(i) A coin is placed inside a denser medium. Why
does it appear to be raised ? Obtain an
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Due to refraction of light in ∆OAB,
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AB
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sin i =
OB
AB
In ∆IAB, sin r =
IB
According to Snell’s law
= =
µ sin r OB
When angles are small, OB ≈ OA and IB ≈ IA
OA x
µ= =
IA y
Height through which object is raised = x − y
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à !
x 1
= x − = x 1−
µ µ
(ii) f 0 = 2 cm
f e = 6.25 cm
L = v 0 + |u e| = 15 cm
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v e = −25 cm
1 1 1
− = ;
v e ue f e
1 1 1
− =
−25 u e 6.25
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u e = −5 cm
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Now, L = v0 + | − 5| = 15 cm
V0 = 10 cm
1 1 1
Now, = −
f o v o uo
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" #
vo D
MP = 1+ = −20
uo fo
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Question 51
A window is provided in the middle of a wall. Its
image is obtained on the opposite wall at a
distance ‘d’ from it using a lens. If the window and
its image are of the same size, then the focal length
of the lens used is
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d d d d
(a) + (b) + (c) − (d) −
4 2 4 2
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d
(a) +
4
Question 52
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Question 53
A concave mirror produces a two times enlarged
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= +
−20 2u u
2u = −60
u = −30 cm
∴ displacement of object = 30 − 10
= 20 cm Away from mirror
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With the help of a ray diagram, explain the
formation of image in a compound microscope
when the final image is formed at the near point.
Obtain the expression for the magnifying power in
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this case.
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m = mµome ¶
L D
m= 1+
fo fe
Question 55
(a) Draw the ray diagram to show use of total
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internal reflection in
(i) optical fiber, and
◦
(ii) a prism that bends the ray by 90 .
(b) A composite prism ABC is made up of two
identical right-angled prisms ABD and ADC
made up p of different
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(a.i)
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(b)
From Snell’s Law
sin i
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µ=
sin r p
◦
i = 60 , µ = 3
◦
p
p sin 60 3
3= =
sin r 2(sin r )
1 ◦
sin r = = sin 30
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◦
r = 30
nd
So, ray will go perpendicular to AD For II prism
◦
i c = 30
1
∴ sin i c =
µ
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sin 30 =
µ
µ=2
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(a) A point object is kept on the principal axis of a
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MN
tan ∠NOM =
OM
MN
tan ∠NC M =
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MN
tan ∠N I M =
MI
Now, for △NOC, Li is the exterior angle
Therefore, ∠i = ∠NOM + ∠NC M
MN MN
∠i =
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Similarly, r = ∠NC M − ∠N I M
MN MN
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MC M I
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µ2 µ1 µ2 − µ1
− =
v u R
(b) Not in 2024 syllabus.
According to Malus’s law, intensity of light
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transmitted from P2
2
I p 2 = I o cos θ
2 ◦
Where I o = mW = 1 mW Here θ = 60
2
2 ◦
I p 2 = (1 mW) cos 60
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I p 2 = mW = 0.25 mW
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Question 56
A beam of white light is incident on a glass-air
interface from the glass side at such an angle that
the green light grazes the interface as shown in the
figure. The colours of light which will emerge out
in air, are
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Question 57
Why is convex mirror used as a side view mirror in
a car ?
OR
more. Why ?
A Answer ¥ Set 1, 1 Marks
It forms small and erect image with large field of
view.
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Write the necessary conditions for the
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OR
Question 59
Explain the working of an astronomical telescope.
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′ ′
diminished. This image A B acts as an object for
the eye-piece L 2 and lies between first focus F e
and optical centre C 2 of lens L 2. Therefore
′′ ′′
eye-piece forms its image A B which is virtual,
′′ ′′
erect and magnified. Thus the final image A B of
object AB formed by the telescope is magnified,
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f◦
M=
fe
f◦
24 =
fe
f ◦ = 24 f e
Also L = f ◦ + f e = 100
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24 f e + f e = 100
f e = 4 cm
f ◦ = 96 cm
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Working of compound Microscope
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Theory Recap
vo D
M =− 1+ and L = v 0 + u e
uo fe
The distance between second focal point of
objective and first focal point of eye lens is called
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then
vo D
M =− ×
uo f e
L D
= − · and L = v o + f e
fo fe
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