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Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Complete Notes, Formula Sheet, Derivations, NCERT Exercises, Exam-Oriented Question Banks and Numericals for CBSE, NEET, JEE, IB, IGCSE and A-Level Physics.

1. Complete Formula Sheet

Plane mirror

i=r; image distance = object distance; m=+1

Spherical mirror

1/f=1/v+1/u; m=−v/u; f=R/2

Plane refraction

n₁ sin i=n₂ sin r; apparent depth=real depth/n

Spherical refraction

n₂/v−n₁/u=(n₂−n₁)/R

Thin lens

1/f=1/v−1/u; m=v/u

Lens maker

1/f=(μlens/μmedium−1)(1/R₁−1/R₂)

Power

P=1/f(m); Pcontact=ΣPᵢ; Pseparated=P₁+P₂−dP₁P₂

Prism

δ=i+e−A; μ=sin[(A+δm)/2]/sin(A/2)

TIR

sin C=n₂/n₁, n₁>n₂; i>C

Optical fibre

NA=√(n₁²−n₂²); n₀ sin θa=NA

Human eye

A=1/N−1/F; myopia P=−1/x; hypermetropia P=1/D−1/Dh

Simple microscope

M∞=D/f; MD=1+D/f

Compound microscope

M∞≈(L/f₀)(D/fₑ); MD≈(L/f₀)(1+D/fₑ)

Astronomical telescope

M∞=−f₀/fₑ; L∞=f₀+fₑ; MD=−(f₀/fₑ)(1+fₑ/D)

Resolving power

Telescope: RP=D/(1.22λ); microscope: d=0.61λ/NA

Wavefront

Optical path=μx; phase difference=2πΔ/λ; Malus: I=I₀cos²θ

2. Important Constants

Speed of light in vacuum

c=2.998×10⁸ m s⁻¹

Least distance of distinct vision

D=25 cm

Visible wavelength range

≈380–750 nm

Air refractive index

≈1.0003 (often 1)

Water refractive index

≈1.33

Crown glass refractive index

≈1.52

Diamond refractive index

≈2.42

Normal eye optical power

≈60 D

Retina distance

≈17 mm

1 dioptre

1 m⁻¹

3. Reflection and Spherical Mirrors

Mirror Formula

Mirror Formula

1/f = 1/v + 1/u
m = −v/u
R = 2f
Meaning of symbols
u: object distance; v: image distance; f: focal length; R: radius; P: pole; F: focus; C: centre of curvature.
Sign convention
All distances are measured from pole P using the Cartesian convention.
Important result
A concave mirror has f<0; a convex mirror has f>0.
Common mistake
Using the thin-lens minus sign in the mirror formula.
Exam tip
Write u, v and f with signs before substitution.

Mirror Applications

Mirror Applications

m = hᵢ/hₒ = −v/u
Meaning of symbols
hₒ and hᵢ are object and image heights.
Sign convention
Height above axis is positive; below axis is negative.
Important result
m<0 means inverted real image; m>0 means upright virtual image.
Common mistake
Describing image nature from distance alone.
Exam tip
Use signs of v and m to state real/virtual and upright/inverted.

M1A concave mirror has f=−20 cm and u=−30 cm. Find v and m.

View detailed solution

Concept used: Mirror formula and magnification.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u; m = −v/u


Step-by-step solution:

1/v=1/f−1/u=−1/20+1/30=−1/60, so v=−60 cm. m=−v/u=−2.

Final answer: Real inverted image 60 cm in front; magnification −2.

4. Refraction, Lenses and Apparent Depth

Lens Formula

Lens Formula

1/f = 1/v − 1/u
m = v/u
P = 1/f(m)
Meaning of symbols
u: object distance; v: image distance; f: focal length; P: power in dioptres.
Sign convention
Convex lens f>0; concave lens f<0 under Cartesian convention.
Important result
Real image has v>0; virtual image has v<0 for the usual left-side object.
Common mistake
Mixing centimetres with metres while calculating power.
Exam tip
Use cm consistently in lens formula, then convert f to metres for P.

Lens Maker Formula

Lens Maker Formula

1/f = (μlens/μmedium − 1)(1/R₁ − 1/R₂)
Meaning of symbols
μlens and μmedium are refractive indices; R₁, R₂ are signed radii.
Sign convention
For a biconvex lens facing incident light: R₁>0 and R₂<0.
Important result
Immersing a lens changes its relative index and hence its power.
Common mistake
Using absolute radii instead of signed radii.
Exam tip
Write the relative index explicitly when the surrounding medium is not air.

Thin Lenses in Contact

Thin Lenses in Contact

1/F = 1/f₁ + 1/f₂ + ...
P = P₁ + P₂ + ...
Meaning of symbols
F is equivalent focal length; Pᵢ are signed powers.
Sign convention
Use metres for power; convex positive, concave negative.
Important result
A zero net power combination is afocal in the thin-contact approximation.
Common mistake
Adding focal lengths directly.
Exam tip
Power addition is the quickest method.

Separated Thin Lenses

Separated Thin Lenses

1/F = 1/f₁ + 1/f₂ − d/(f₁f₂)
Meaning of symbols
d is lens separation in the same unit as focal lengths.
Sign convention
Keep all f and d in one unit with signs.
Important result
Equivalent power is P=P₁+P₂−dP₁P₂ when d is in metres.
Common mistake
Omitting the separation term.
Exam tip
For image location, sequential lens formula is often safer than EFL alone.

Spherical Surface Refraction

Spherical Surface Refraction

μ₂/v − μ₁/u = (μ₂−μ₁)/R
Meaning of symbols
μ₁: incident medium; μ₂: refracted medium; R: signed radius.
Sign convention
Distances follow Cartesian convention from the pole of the surface.
Important result
Plane surface follows as R→∞.
Common mistake
Interchanging μ₁ and μ₂.
Exam tip
Draw the direction of incident light before assigning R.

Apparent Depth

Apparent Depth

apparent depth = real depth/μ
shift = t(1−1/μ)
Meaning of symbols
t is real thickness; μ is refractive index relative to observer's medium.
Sign convention
These simple forms assume near-normal viewing from air.
Important result
A denser medium appears shallower.
Common mistake
Using this formula for highly oblique viewing.
Exam tip
State the near-normal approximation.

L1A glass slab is 12 cm thick with μ=1.5. Find apparent shift.

View detailed solution

Concept used: Apparent depth and normal shift.

Formula used: apparent depth = real depth/μ; shift = t(1−1/μ)


Step-by-step solution:

Apparent depth=12/1.5=8 cm. Shift=12−8=4 cm.

Final answer: The lower face appears raised by 4 cm.

5. Prism and Total Internal Reflection

Prism Formula

Prism Formula

δ = i + e − A
At δm: i=e; r₁=r₂=A/2
μ=sin[(A+δm)/2]/sin(A/2)
Meaning of symbols
A: prism angle; i/e: incidence/emergence; δm: minimum deviation.
Sign convention
Angles are positive geometric magnitudes.
Important result
At minimum deviation the path through the prism is symmetric.
Common mistake
Using the minimum-deviation index formula away from symmetry.
Exam tip
Check that i=e before applying the compact formula.

Total Internal Reflection

Total Internal Reflection

sin C = n₂/n₁, n₁>n₂
TIR when i>C
Meaning of symbols
C: critical angle in denser medium; n₁/n₂: denser/rarer indices.
Sign convention
Angle is measured from the normal inside the denser medium.
Important result
At i=C the refracted ray grazes the boundary at 90°.
Common mistake
Writing sinC=n₁/n₂ or allowing rarer-to-denser TIR.
Exam tip
State both conditions: denser-to-rarer and i>C.

T1Find the critical angle for glass of index 1.50 in air.

View detailed solution

Concept used: Critical angle and total internal reflection.

Formula used: sin C=n₂/n₁; TIR when i>C


Step-by-step solution:

sinC=1/1.50=0.6667, so C=41.8°.

Final answer: Critical angle ≈41.8°.

6. Optical Fibre Formulae

Numerical Aperture

Numerical Aperture

ncore>ncladding
NA=√(n₁²−n₂²)
sinθa=NA/n₀
Meaning of symbols
n₁: core; n₂: cladding; n₀: outside medium; θa: acceptance half-angle.
Sign convention
All indices are positive; the standard square-root form assumes a step-index fibre.
Important result
Accepted rays must meet the core-cladding boundary above its critical angle.
Common mistake
Using the air formula sinθa=NA when n₀≠1.
Exam tip
Verify n₁>n₂ before calculating NA.

Fibre TIR Condition

Fibre TIR Condition

sinC=n₂/n₁; internal incidence i>C
Meaning of symbols
C is measured in the core at the core-cladding interface.
Sign convention
Core is optically denser than cladding.
Important result
Larger index contrast increases NA and acceptance cone.
Common mistake
Calling the full cone angle θa; 2θa is the full cone.
Exam tip
Report whether the asked angle is half-angle or full acceptance angle.

F1Core index 1.50 and cladding 1.47. Find NA.

View detailed solution

Concept used: Numerical aperture.

Formula used: NA=√(n₁²−n₂²); n₀sinθa=NA


Step-by-step solution:

NA=√(1.50²−1.47²)=0.2985. In air θa=sin⁻¹0.2985≈17.4°.

Final answer: NA≈0.299; acceptance half-angle≈17.4°.

7. Human Eye Formulae and Vision Defects

Normal Eye and Accommodation

Normal Eye and Accommodation

Near point D=25 cm; far point=∞
P=1/f(m)
A=1/N−1/F
Meaning of symbols
N and F are near/far point distances in metres; A is accommodation in dioptres.
Sign convention
Corrective-lens virtual images lie on the object side, so v<0.
Important result
A normal young eye has conventional accommodation about 4 D.
Common mistake
Using centimetres directly in P=1/f.
Exam tip
Convert every focal length to metres before calculating dioptres.

Myopia Correction

Myopia Correction

f = −x
P = −1/x
Meaning of symbols
x is the myopic far-point distance in metres.
Sign convention
Concave correcting lens has negative f and power.
Important result
The lens forms a virtual image of infinity at the eye's far point.
Common mistake
Giving positive power for myopia.
Exam tip
Map infinity to the far point before applying the eye's own power.

Hypermetropia Correction

Hypermetropia Correction

1/f=1/v−1/u
u=−25 cm; v=−Dh
Meaning of symbols
Dh is defective near-point distance.
Sign convention
Both u and v are negative for the reading lens construction; f is positive.
Important result
P=1/0.25−1/Dh with distances in metres.
Common mistake
Using v=+Dh.
Exam tip
The correcting lens creates a virtual image at the defective near point.

Presbyopia and Astigmatism

Presbyopia and Astigmatism

Presbyopia: bifocal/progressive addition
Astigmatism: cylindrical lens
Meaning of symbols
Reading addition supplies missing near power; cylinder acts in one meridian.
Sign convention
Prescription signs and cylinder axis must be retained.
Important result
Upper bifocal zone commonly serves distance; lower zone near work.
Common mistake
Treating presbyopia as identical to hypermetropia or ignoring cylinder axis.
Exam tip
State the age-related loss of accommodation.

Cataract

Cataract

Surgical removal/replacement with artificial intraocular lens
Meaning of symbols
Cataract is opacity of the crystalline lens.
Sign convention
It is not primarily a refractive sign-convention problem.
Important result
Ordinary spectacles do not remove lens opacity.
Common mistake
Calling cataract a focusing defect corrected by a spherical lens.
Exam tip
Mention scattering, glare and surgical lens replacement.

Colour Blindness

Colour Blindness

Cone-cell or photopigment defect; ordinary lenses do not correct it
Meaning of symbols
Usually red-green discrimination is affected.
Sign convention
No positive/negative lens sign applies.
Important result
Optical power correction cannot restore absent spectral response.
Common mistake
Recommending ordinary spectacles as a cure.
Exam tip
Distinguish colour-vision deficiency from blurred focus.

E1A myopic eye has far point 0.80 m. Find correcting power.

View detailed solution

Concept used: Myopia corrective lens power.

Formula used: P=1/f; Pcontact=ΣPᵢ; Pseparated=P₁+P₂−dP₁P₂


Step-by-step solution:

f=−0.80 m, so P=1/f=−1.25 D.

Final answer: Required lens power is −1.25 D.

8. Simple Microscope

Final Image at Infinity

Final Image at Infinity

M∞ = D/f
Meaning of symbols
D=25 cm; f is magnifier focal length in the same unit.
Sign convention
M is an angular magnification magnitude.
Important result
Shorter focal length gives larger angular magnification.
Common mistake
Confusing linear magnification with magnifying power.
Exam tip
State that the object is at the focal plane.

Final Image at D

Final Image at D

Mᴅ = 1 + D/f
Meaning of symbols
Final virtual image is at the least distance D.
Sign convention
The virtual image has v=−D.
Important result
This setting gives the maximum distinct magnifying power.
Common mistake
Dropping the +1 term.
Exam tip
Mention greater eye strain than relaxed viewing.

S1A magnifier has f=5 cm. Find power at infinity and at D.

View detailed solution

Concept used: Simple microscope angular magnification.

Formula used: M∞=(L/f₀)(D/fₑ); Mᴅ=(L/f₀)(1+D/fₑ)


Step-by-step solution:

M∞=25/5=5. Mᴅ=1+25/5=6.

Final answer: Magnifying powers are 5× and 6×.

9. Compound Microscope

Normal Adjustment

Normal Adjustment

M∞ = (L/f₀)(D/fₑ)
Meaning of symbols
L: tube length; f₀ objective focal length; fₑ eyepiece focal length.
Sign convention
Formula gives magnitude; the final image is inverted relative to the object.
Important result
Both objective and eyepiece need short focal lengths for high power.
Common mistake
Using lens separation instead of optical tube length without stating approximation.
Exam tip
Keep all lengths in one unit.

Final Image at D

Final Image at D

Mᴅ = (L/f₀)(1 + D/fₑ)
Meaning of symbols
The eyepiece forms the final virtual image at D.
Sign convention
Use magnitudes for quoted instrument power.
Important result
Near-point adjustment gives greater power than normal adjustment.
Common mistake
Applying the simple microscope factor to the objective too.
Exam tip
Separate objective linear magnification and eyepiece angular magnification.

C1L=16 cm, f₀=1 cm, fₑ=4 cm. Find M∞ and Mᴅ.

View detailed solution

Concept used: Compound microscope magnifying power.

Formula used: M∞=(L/f₀)(D/fₑ); Mᴅ=(L/f₀)(1+D/fₑ)


Step-by-step solution:

M∞=(16/1)(25/4)=100. Mᴅ=16(1+25/4)=116.

Final answer: Magnifying powers: 100× at infinity and 116× at D.

10. Astronomical Telescope

Normal Adjustment

Normal Adjustment

M∞ = f₀/fₑ
L = f₀ + fₑ
Meaning of symbols
f₀ objective focal length; fₑ eyepiece focal length; L tube length.
Sign convention
Magnitude is positive in the formula card; astronomical image inversion may be written with a minus sign.
Important result
Long-focus objective and short-focus eyepiece produce large angular magnification.
Common mistake
Using objective diameter in place of focal length.
Exam tip
State whether the sign or only magnitude is requested.

Final Image at D

Final Image at D

Mᴅ = (f₀/fₑ)(1 + fₑ/D)
Meaning of symbols
D=25 cm for a normal eye.
Sign convention
The final image is virtual at D.
Important result
Near-point setting has slightly greater magnitude than normal adjustment.
Common mistake
Using 1+D/fₑ, which belongs to a simple microscope.
Exam tip
Check the bracket: 1+fₑ/D.

A1A telescope has f₀=120 cm and fₑ=5 cm. Find normal power and length.

View detailed solution

Concept used: Astronomical telescope normal adjustment.

Formula used: M∞=f₀/fₑ; Mᴅ=(f₀/fₑ)(1+fₑ/D)


Step-by-step solution:

M=120/5=24; L=120+5=125 cm.

Final answer: Magnifying power 24×; tube length 125 cm.

11. Reflecting Telescopes

Angular Magnification

Angular Magnification

|M| = fobjective/feyepiece
Meaning of symbols
fobjective is the effective focal length of the mirror system.
Sign convention
Quote magnitude unless inversion is specifically requested.
Important result
Reflectors avoid chromatic aberration and allow large aperture.
Common mistake
Treating the convex secondary focal length alone as objective focal length.
Exam tip
Use the effective focal length of the complete primary-secondary system.

Newtonian and Cassegrain Results

Newtonian and Cassegrain Results

Newtonian: 45° plane secondary
Cassegrain: convex secondary + central hole
Meaning of symbols
The secondary folds the beam; it does not replace the primary's light-gathering role.
Sign convention
Mirror reflection obeys i=r at each surface.
Important result
Cassegrain gives a long effective focal length in a compact tube.
Common mistake
Drawing or assuming rays pass through an opaque primary.
Exam tip
Describe the folded path verbally on this formula page.

12. Resolving Power

Telescope Resolution

Telescope Resolution

θmin = 1.22λ/D
Resolving power = D/(1.22λ)
Meaning of symbols
D is objective aperture diameter; λ is wavelength.
Sign convention
Use SI units consistently; θ is in radians.
Important result
Larger aperture and shorter wavelength improve angular resolution.
Common mistake
Using focal length instead of aperture diameter.
Exam tip
Distinguish magnification from resolution.

Microscope Resolution

Microscope Resolution

dmin = 0.61λ/NA
Resolving power = NA/(0.61λ)
Meaning of symbols
NA=n sinα for the objective medium and semi-angle.
Sign convention
dmin is a linear separation.
Important result
Larger NA and shorter wavelength improve resolution.
Common mistake
Using eyepiece focal length in the Rayleigh formula.
Exam tip
Resolution is governed mainly by objective NA.

R1Find θmin for a 10 cm telescope aperture at λ=550 nm.

View detailed solution

Concept used: Rayleigh criterion and telescope resolution.

Formula used: M∞=f₀/fₑ; Mᴅ=(f₀/fₑ)(1+fₑ/D)


Step-by-step solution:

θmin=1.22(550×10⁻⁹)/0.10=6.71×10⁻⁶ rad.

Final answer: Minimum angular separation ≈6.71 μrad.

13. Complete NCERT Solved Examples

The worked examples below are original NCERT-aligned model examples rather than copied textbook prose.

E1Model example: A small candle, 2.5 cm in size is placed at 27 cm in front of a concave mirror of radius of curvature 36 cm. At what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed in order to obtain a sharp image? Describe the nature and size of the image. If the candle is moved closer to the mirror, how would the screen have to be moved?

View detailed solution

Concept used: Mirror formula and magnification.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u; m = −v/u


Step-by-step solution:

R=36 cm, so f=−18 cm and u=−27 cm. From 1/f=1/v+1/u, 1/v=−1/18+1/27=−1/54, hence v=−54 cm. m=−v/u=−2, so h′=−5.0 cm. The negative image height means inverted. Moving the candle toward F makes the real image move farther away; at F it is at infinity, and inside F no screen image is possible.

Final answer: Screen 54 cm in front; real, inverted, enlarged to 5.0 cm.

E2Model example: A 4.5 cm needle is placed 12 cm away from a convex mirror of focal length 15 cm. Give the location of the image and the magnification. Describe what happens as the needle is moved farther from the mirror.

View detailed solution

Concept used: Convex-mirror formula.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u; m = −v/u


Step-by-step solution:

f=+15 cm, u=−12 cm. 1/v=1/15+1/12=3/20, so v=+6.67 cm. m=−v/u=+0.556 and h′=2.50 cm. As the needle recedes, the virtual image approaches F behind the mirror and becomes smaller.

Final answer: Virtual upright image 6.67 cm behind mirror; m=+0.556.

E3Model example: A tank is filled with water to a height of 12.5 cm. The apparent depth of a needle lying at the bottom of the tank is measured by a microscope to be 9.4 cm. What is the refractive index of water? If water is replaced by a liquid of refractive index 1.63 up to the same height, by what distance would the microscope have to be moved to focus on the needle again?

View detailed solution

Concept used: Apparent depth.

Formula used: apparent depth = real depth/μ; shift = t(1−1/μ)


Step-by-step solution:

μ=real/apparent=12.5/9.4=1.33. For μ=1.63, apparent depth=12.5/1.63=7.67 cm. Difference=9.40−7.67=1.73 cm.

Final answer: μwater≈1.33; microscope shifts 1.73 cm upward.

E4Model example: Figures 9.27(a) and (b) show refraction of a ray in air incident at 60° with the normal to a glass-air and water-air interface, respectively. Predict the angle of refraction in glass when the angle of incidence in water is 45° with the normal to a water-glass interface [Fig. 9.27(c)].

View detailed solution

Concept used: Snell's law and relative index.

Formula used: n₁sin i=n₂sin r


Step-by-step solution:

For a water-glass interface, nwater sin45°=nglass sin r. Using nwater≈1.33 and nglass≈1.50, sin r=(1.33/1.50)sin45°=0.627. Thus r≈38.8°.

Final answer: Angle in glass ≈39° (about 38° using figure-derived indices).

E5Model example: A small bulb is placed at the bottom of a tank containing water to a depth of 80 cm. What is the area of the surface of water through which light from the bulb can emerge out? Refractive index of water is 1.33. (Consider the bulb to be a point source.)

View detailed solution

Concept used: Critical angle and escape cone.

Formula used: sin C=n₂/n₁; TIR when i>C


Step-by-step solution:

sin C=1/1.33, so C=48.75°. The emergent patch radius r=h tan C=0.80 tan48.75°≈0.912 m. Area=πr²≈2.61 m².

Final answer: Area ≈2.61 m².

E6Model example: A prism is made of glass of unknown refractive index. A parallel beam of light is incident on a face of the prism. The angle of minimum deviation is measured to be 40°. What is the refractive index of the material of the prism? The refracting angle of the prism is 60°. If the prism is placed in water (refractive index 1.33), predict the new angle of minimum deviation of a parallel beam of light.

View detailed solution

Concept used: Prism minimum-deviation relation.

Formula used: δ=i+e−A; μ=sin[(A+δm)/2]/sin(A/2)


Step-by-step solution:

μ=sin50°/sin30°=1.532. In water μrel=1.532/1.33=1.152. Then sin[(60°+δm′)/2]=1.152 sin30°=0.576, giving δm′≈10.3°.

Final answer: Index ≈1.53; minimum deviation in water ≈10.3°.

E7Model example: Double-convex lenses are to be manufactured from a glass of refractive index 1.55, with both faces of the same radius of curvature. What is the radius of curvature required if the focal length is to be 20 cm?

View detailed solution

Concept used: Lens-maker formula.

Formula used: 1/f=(μlens/μmedium−1)(1/R₁−1/R₂)


Step-by-step solution:

For R₁=+R, R₂=−R: 1/f=(μ−1)(2/R). Therefore R=2(0.55)(20)=22 cm.

Final answer: R=22 cm.

E8Model example: A beam of light converges at a point P. Now a lens is placed in the path of the convergent beam 12 cm from P. At what point does the beam converge if the lens is
(a) a convex lens of focal length 20 cm,
(b) a concave lens of focal length 16 cm?

View detailed solution

Concept used: Lens formula with a virtual object.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v − 1/u; m=v/u


Step-by-step solution:

The converging beam gives u=+12 cm. (a) 1/v=1/20+1/12, so v=7.5 cm. (b) 1/v=−1/16+1/12=1/48, so v=48 cm.

Final answer: Convex: 7.5 cm beyond lens; concave: 48 cm beyond lens.

E9Model example: An object of size 3.0 cm is placed 14 cm in front of a concave lens of focal length 21 cm. Describe the image produced by the lens. What happens if the object is moved further away from the lens?

View detailed solution

Concept used: Concave-lens image formation.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v − 1/u; m=v/u


Step-by-step solution:

f=−21 cm, u=−14 cm. 1/v=−1/21−1/14=−5/42, hence v=−8.4 cm. m=v/u=+0.60; h′=1.8 cm. On moving the object farther away, the image approaches F and becomes smaller.

Final answer: Virtual, upright, diminished image 8.4 cm before lens; height 1.8 cm.

E10Model example: What is the focal length of a convex lens of focal length 30 cm in contact with a concave lens of focal length 20 cm? Is the system a converging or a diverging lens? Ignore thickness of the lenses.

View detailed solution

Concept used: Powers in contact.

Formula used: P=1/f; Pcontact=ΣPᵢ; Pseparated=P₁+P₂−dP₁P₂


Step-by-step solution:

1/F=1/30−1/20=−1/60 cm⁻¹.

Final answer: F=−60 cm; diverging combination.

14. NCERT Exercise Solutions 9.1–9.31

All questions supplied with the request are covered below. Signs follow the Cartesian convention.

9.1A small candle, 2.5 cm in size is placed at 27 cm in front of a concave mirror of radius of curvature 36 cm. At what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed in order to obtain a sharp image? Describe the nature and size of the image. If the candle is moved closer to the mirror, how would the screen have to be moved?

View detailed solution

Concept used: Mirror formula and magnification.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u; m = −v/u


Step-by-step solution:

R=36 cm, so f=−18 cm and u=−27 cm. From 1/f=1/v+1/u, 1/v=−1/18+1/27=−1/54, hence v=−54 cm. m=−v/u=−2, so h′=−5.0 cm. The negative image height means inverted. Moving the candle toward F makes the real image move farther away; at F it is at infinity, and inside F no screen image is possible.

Final answer: Screen 54 cm in front; real, inverted, enlarged to 5.0 cm.

9.2A 4.5 cm needle is placed 12 cm away from a convex mirror of focal length 15 cm. Give the location of the image and the magnification. Describe what happens as the needle is moved farther from the mirror.

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Concept used: Convex-mirror formula.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u; m = −v/u


Step-by-step solution:

f=+15 cm, u=−12 cm. 1/v=1/15+1/12=3/20, so v=+6.67 cm. m=−v/u=+0.556 and h′=2.50 cm. As the needle recedes, the virtual image approaches F behind the mirror and becomes smaller.

Final answer: Virtual upright image 6.67 cm behind mirror; m=+0.556.

9.3A tank is filled with water to a height of 12.5 cm. The apparent depth of a needle lying at the bottom of the tank is measured by a microscope to be 9.4 cm. What is the refractive index of water? If water is replaced by a liquid of refractive index 1.63 up to the same height, by what distance would the microscope have to be moved to focus on the needle again?

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Concept used: Apparent depth.

Formula used: apparent depth = real depth/μ; shift = t(1−1/μ)


Step-by-step solution:

μ=real/apparent=12.5/9.4=1.33. For μ=1.63, apparent depth=12.5/1.63=7.67 cm. Difference=9.40−7.67=1.73 cm.

Final answer: μwater≈1.33; microscope shifts 1.73 cm upward.

9.4Figures 9.27(a) and (b) show refraction of a ray in air incident at 60° with the normal to a glass-air and water-air interface, respectively. Predict the angle of refraction in glass when the angle of incidence in water is 45° with the normal to a water-glass interface [Fig. 9.27(c)].

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Concept used: Snell's law and relative index.

Formula used: n₁sin i=n₂sin r


Step-by-step solution:

For a water-glass interface, nwater sin45°=nglass sin r. Using nwater≈1.33 and nglass≈1.50, sin r=(1.33/1.50)sin45°=0.627. Thus r≈38.8°.

Final answer: Angle in glass ≈39° (about 38° using figure-derived indices).

9.5A small bulb is placed at the bottom of a tank containing water to a depth of 80 cm. What is the area of the surface of water through which light from the bulb can emerge out? Refractive index of water is 1.33. (Consider the bulb to be a point source.)

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Concept used: Critical angle and escape cone.

Formula used: sin C=n₂/n₁; TIR when i>C


Step-by-step solution:

sin C=1/1.33, so C=48.75°. The emergent patch radius r=h tan C=0.80 tan48.75°≈0.912 m. Area=πr²≈2.61 m².

Final answer: Area ≈2.61 m².

9.6A prism is made of glass of unknown refractive index. A parallel beam of light is incident on a face of the prism. The angle of minimum deviation is measured to be 40°. What is the refractive index of the material of the prism? The refracting angle of the prism is 60°. If the prism is placed in water (refractive index 1.33), predict the new angle of minimum deviation of a parallel beam of light.

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Concept used: Prism minimum-deviation relation.

Formula used: δ=i+e−A; μ=sin[(A+δm)/2]/sin(A/2)


Step-by-step solution:

μ=sin50°/sin30°=1.532. In water μrel=1.532/1.33=1.152. Then sin[(60°+δm′)/2]=1.152 sin30°=0.576, giving δm′≈10.3°.

Final answer: Index ≈1.53; minimum deviation in water ≈10.3°.

9.7Double-convex lenses are to be manufactured from a glass of refractive index 1.55, with both faces of the same radius of curvature. What is the radius of curvature required if the focal length is to be 20 cm?

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Concept used: Lens-maker formula.

Formula used: 1/f=(μlens/μmedium−1)(1/R₁−1/R₂)


Step-by-step solution:

For R₁=+R, R₂=−R: 1/f=(μ−1)(2/R). Therefore R=2(0.55)(20)=22 cm.

Final answer: R=22 cm.

9.8A beam of light converges at a point P. Now a lens is placed in the path of the convergent beam 12 cm from P. At what point does the beam converge if the lens is
(a) a convex lens of focal length 20 cm,
(b) a concave lens of focal length 16 cm?

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Concept used: Lens formula with a virtual object.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v − 1/u; m=v/u


Step-by-step solution:

The converging beam gives u=+12 cm. (a) 1/v=1/20+1/12, so v=7.5 cm. (b) 1/v=−1/16+1/12=1/48, so v=48 cm.

Final answer: Convex: 7.5 cm beyond lens; concave: 48 cm beyond lens.

9.9An object of size 3.0 cm is placed 14 cm in front of a concave lens of focal length 21 cm. Describe the image produced by the lens. What happens if the object is moved further away from the lens?

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Concept used: Concave-lens image formation.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v − 1/u; m=v/u


Step-by-step solution:

f=−21 cm, u=−14 cm. 1/v=−1/21−1/14=−5/42, hence v=−8.4 cm. m=v/u=+0.60; h′=1.8 cm. On moving the object farther away, the image approaches F and becomes smaller.

Final answer: Virtual, upright, diminished image 8.4 cm before lens; height 1.8 cm.

9.10What is the focal length of a convex lens of focal length 30 cm in contact with a concave lens of focal length 20 cm? Is the system a converging or a diverging lens? Ignore thickness of the lenses.

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Concept used: Powers in contact.

Formula used: P=1/f; Pcontact=ΣPᵢ; Pseparated=P₁+P₂−dP₁P₂


Step-by-step solution:

1/F=1/30−1/20=−1/60 cm⁻¹.

Final answer: F=−60 cm; diverging combination.

9.11A compound microscope consists of an objective lens of focal length 2.0 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
(a) the least distance of distinct vision (25 cm), and
(b) at infinity?
What is the magnifying power of the microscope in each case?

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Concept used: Successive lens formula and angular magnification.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v − 1/u; m=v/u


Step-by-step solution:

At D: vₑ=−25 cm gives uₑ=−5 cm; objective image distance v₀=10 cm, so u₀=−2.50 cm. |m₀|=4 and mₑ=5, so |M|=20. At infinity: uₑ=−6.25 cm, v₀=8.75 cm, u₀=−2.59 cm; |m₀|=3.375 and mₑ=4, so |M|=13.5.

Final answer: At D: object 2.50 cm, M=20; at infinity: 2.59 cm, M=13.5.

9.12A person with a normal near point (25 cm) using a compound microscope with objective of focal length 8.0 mm and an eyepiece of focal length 2.5 cm can bring an object placed at 9.0 mm from the objective in sharp focus. What is the separation between the two lenses? Calculate the magnifying power of the microscope.

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Concept used: Objective image plus eyepiece at near point.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v − 1/u; m=v/u


Step-by-step solution:

Using centimetres, f₀=0.8, u₀=−0.9 gives v₀=7.2 cm and |m₀|=8. For vₑ=−25 cm and fₑ=2.5 cm, uₑ=−2.273 cm and mₑ=11. Separation=7.2+2.273=9.47 cm; M=88.

Final answer: Separation ≈9.47 cm; magnifying power ≈88.

9.13A small telescope has an objective lens of focal length 144 cm and an eyepiece of focal length 6.0 cm. What is the magnifying power of the telescope? What is the separation between the objective and the eyepiece?

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Concept used: Normal adjustment.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

|M|=f₀/fₑ=144/6=24. L=f₀+fₑ=150 cm.

Final answer: Magnifying power 24; separation 150 cm.

9.14(a) A giant refracting telescope at an observatory has an objective lens of focal length 15 m. If an eyepiece of focal length 1.0 cm is used, what is the angular magnification of the telescope?
(b) If this telescope is used to view the moon, what is the diameter of the image of the moon formed by the objective lens? The diameter of the moon is 3.48 × 10⁶ m, and the radius of lunar orbit is 3.8 × 10⁸ m.

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Concept used: Telescope magnification and small-angle image size.

Formula used: M∞=f₀/fₑ; Mᴅ=(f₀/fₑ)(1+fₑ/D)


Step-by-step solution:

M=15/0.01=1500. Moon angular diameter≈3.48×10⁶/3.8×10⁸=9.16×10⁻³ rad. Objective image diameter=f₀θ=15(9.16×10⁻³)=0.137 m.

Final answer: Magnification 1500; moon image ≈13.7 cm.

9.15Use the mirror equation to deduce that:
(a) An object placed between f and 2f of a concave mirror produces a real image beyond 2f.
(b) A convex mirror always produces a virtual image independent of the location of the object.
(c) The virtual image produced by a convex mirror is always diminished in size and is located between the focus and the pole.
(d) An object placed between the pole and focus of a concave mirror produces a virtual and enlarged image.

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Concept used: Mirror formula and signs.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u; m = −v/u


Step-by-step solution:

Substitute the relevant u ranges in 1/v=1/f−1/u. For a concave mirror f<0: f<|u|<2f gives |v|>2f; |u|<|f| gives v>0 and |m|>1. For a convex mirror f>0 and u<0 always gives 0

Final answer: All four stated ray-diagram results follow from v and m signs/ranges.

9.16A small pin fixed on a table top is viewed from above from a distance of 50 cm. By what distance would the pin appear to be raised if it is viewed from the same point through a 15 cm thick glass slab held parallel to the table? Refractive index of glass = 1.5. Does the answer depend on the location of the slab?

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Concept used: Normal shift through slab.

Formula used: apparent depth = real depth/μ; shift = t(1−1/μ)


Step-by-step solution:

Shift=t(1−1/μ)=15(1−2/3)=5 cm. For a parallel slab at normal viewing, it does not depend on where the slab lies between pin and observer.

Final answer: Apparent rise 5 cm; independent of slab location.

9.17(a) Figure 9.28 shows a cross-section of a ‘light pipe’ made of glass fibre of refractive index 1.68. The outer covering of the pipe is made of a material of refractive index 1.44. What is the range of the angles of the incident rays with the axis of the pipe for which total reflections inside the pipe take place, as shown in the figure?
(b) What is the answer if there is no outer covering of the pipe?
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Concept used: Numerical aperture.

Formula used: NA=√(n₁²−n₂²); n₀sinθa=NA


Step-by-step solution:

NA=√(1.68²−1.44²)=0.865. In air, sinθa=0.865, so θa≈59.9°. Without covering n₂=1, the calculated NA>1, so every physically possible air-incidence angle up to 90° is accepted.

Final answer: With covering: 0°–59.9° to axis; without: 0°–90°.

9.18The image of a small electric bulb fixed on the wall of a room is to be obtained on the opposite wall 3 m away by means of a large convex lens. What is the maximum possible focal length of the lens required for the purpose?

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Concept used: Object-screen method.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

For fixed D=u+v, uv is maximum at u=v=D/2. Since f=uv/(u+v), fmax=D/4=3/4 m.

Final answer: Maximum f=0.75 m.

9.19A screen is placed 90 cm from an object. The image of the object on the screen is formed by a convex lens at two different locations separated by 20 cm. Determine the focal length of the lens.

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Concept used: Bessel displacement method.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

f=(D²−d²)/(4D)=(90²−20²)/(360)=21.39 cm.

Final answer: f≈21.4 cm.

9.20(a) Determine the ‘effective focal length’ of the combination of the two lenses in Exercise 9.10, if they are placed 8.0 cm apart with their principal axes coincident. Does the answer depend on which side of the combination a beam of parallel light is incident? Is the notion of effective focal length of this system useful at all?
(b) An object 1.5 cm in size is placed on the side of the convex lens in the arrangement (a) above. The distance between the object and the convex lens is 40 cm. Determine the magnification produced by the two-lens system, and the size of the image.

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Concept used: Separated lenses and sequential imaging.

Formula used: P=1/f; Pcontact=ΣPᵢ; Pseparated=P₁+P₂−dP₁P₂


Step-by-step solution:

P=3.333−5−0.08(3.333)(−5)=−0.333 D, so EFL=−3.0 m (same EFL from either direction, though principal planes differ). First lens gives v₁=120 cm and m₁=−3. For lens 2, u₂=+112 cm, v₂=−24.35 cm, m₂=−0.2174. Total m=+0.652; image height=0.978 cm.

Final answer: EFL −3.0 m; final image ≈0.98 cm, upright.

9.21At what angle should a ray of light be incident on the face of a prism of refracting angle 60° so that it just suffers total internal reflection at the other face? The refractive index of the material of the prism is 1.524.

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Concept used: Critical angle plus prism geometry.

Formula used: δ=i+e−A; μ=sin[(A+δm)/2]/sin(A/2)


Step-by-step solution:

C=sin⁻¹(1/1.524)=41.03°. Hence r₁=A−C=18.97°. At first face sin i=μ sin r₁=1.524 sin18.97°=0.495.

Final answer: i≈29.7°.

9.22A card sheet divided into squares each of size 1 mm² is being viewed at a distance of 9 cm through a magnifying glass (a converging lens of focal length 9 cm) held close to the eye.
(a) What is the magnification produced by the lens? How much is the area of each square in the virtual image?
(b) What is the angular magnification (magnifying power) of the lens?
(c) Is the magnification in (a) equal to the magnifying power in (b)? Explain.

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Concept used: Linear versus angular magnification.

Formula used: M=β/α; use the relevant microscope or telescope expression


Step-by-step solution:

With u=−f, the virtual image is at infinity, so finite linear size/area magnification is not defined. Angular magnification M=D/f=25/9=2.78. Linear magnification and magnifying power are different quantities.

Final answer: Image at infinity; angular magnification 2.78; no finite area magnification.

9.23(a) At what distance should the lens be held from the card sheet in Exercise 9.22 in order to view the squares distinctly with the maximum possible magnifying power?
(b) What is the magnification in this case?
(c) Is the magnification equal to the magnifying power in this case? Explain.

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Concept used: Simple microscope at near point.

Formula used: M∞=(L/f₀)(D/fₑ); Mᴅ=(L/f₀)(1+D/fₑ)


Step-by-step solution:

For final image at D, M=1+D/f=1+25/9=3.78. Object distance |u|=fD/(D+f)=225/34=6.62 cm. Here |v/u|=25/6.62=3.78.

Final answer: Lens-object distance 6.62 cm; magnification 3.78.

9.24What should be the distance between the object in Exercise 9.23 and the magnifying glass if the virtual image of each square in the figure is to have an area of 6.25 mm²? Would you be able to see the squares distinctly with your eyes very close to the magnifier?
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Concept used: Area and linear magnification.

Formula used: M=β/α; use the relevant microscope or telescope expression


Step-by-step solution:

Area ratio=6.25, so linear m=2.5. For a virtual image v/u=2.5 and f=9 cm. Solving gives u=−5.4 cm and v=−13.5 cm. This image lies within the normal near point, so it is not seen distinctly with the eye close to the lens.

Final answer: Object distance 5.4 cm; image not distinctly visible to a normal eye.

9.25Answer the following questions:
(a) The angle subtended at the eye by an object is equal to the angle subtended at the eye by the virtual image produced by a magnifying glass. In what sense then does a magnifying glass provide angular magnification?
(b) In viewing through a magnifying glass, one usually positions one’s eyes very close to the lens. Does angular magnification change if the eye is moved back?
(c) Magnifying power of a simple microscope is inversely proportional to the focal length of the lens. What then stops us from using a convex lens of smaller and smaller focal length and achieving greater and greater magnifying power?
(d) Why must both the objective and the eyepiece of a compound microscope have short focal lengths?
(e) When viewing through a compound microscope, our eyes should be positioned not on the eyepiece but a short distance away from it for best viewing. Why? How much should be that short distance between the eye and eyepiece?

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Concept used: Angular size and exit pupil.

Formula used: M=β/α; use the relevant microscope or telescope expression


Step-by-step solution:

(a) The magnifier lets the object be brought closer than D while remaining focused. (b) Moving the eye back usually reduces the usable field and can alter effective angular gain. (c) Very short f causes severe aberrations and tiny working distance. (d) Short f₀ gives large objective magnification; short fₑ gives large eyepiece power. (e) The eye belongs near the eyepiece exit pupil, typically a small distance outside it, for the full field.

Final answer: Magnification is angular; practical aberration, field and exit-pupil constraints limit it.

9.26An angular magnification (magnifying power) of 30× is desired using an objective of focal length 1.25 cm and an eyepiece of focal length 5 cm. How will you set up the compound microscope?

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Concept used: Exact normal-adjustment microscope geometry.

Formula used: M∞=(L/f₀)(D/fₑ); Mᴅ=(L/f₀)(1+D/fₑ)


Step-by-step solution:

Eyepiece angular magnification is D/fₑ=5, so objective magnification magnitude must be 6. Let u₀=−a and v₀=6a. The objective formula gives 1/1.25=1/(6a)+1/a, hence a=1.458 cm and v₀=8.75 cm. Put the eyepiece 5 cm beyond the intermediate image.

Final answer: Object ≈1.46 cm before objective; lens separation ≈13.75 cm.

9.27A small telescope has an objective lens of focal length 140 cm and an eyepiece of focal length 5.0 cm. What is the magnifying power of the telescope for viewing distant objects when
(a) the telescope is in normal adjustment (i.e. when the final image is at infinity)?
(b) the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision (25 cm)?

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Concept used: Telescope formulas.

Formula used: M∞=f₀/fₑ; Mᴅ=(f₀/fₑ)(1+fₑ/D)


Step-by-step solution:

Normal adjustment: |M|=140/5=28. At D: |M|=(140/5)(1+5/25)=33.6.

Final answer: 28× at infinity; 33.6× at 25 cm.

9.28(a) For the telescope described in Exercise 9.27(a), what is the separation between the objective lens and the eyepiece?
(b) If this telescope is used to view a 100 m tall tower 3 km away, what is the height of the image of the tower formed by the objective lens?
(c) What is the height of the final image of the tower if it is formed at 25 cm?

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Concept used: Small-angle objective image and eyepiece magnification.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v − 1/u; m=v/u


Step-by-step solution:

L=140+5=145 cm. Tower angle=100/3000=1/30 rad, so objective image height=140/30=4.67 cm. At D, eyepiece linear magnification is |v/u|=25/4.167=6, so final virtual-image height≈28.0 cm.

Final answer: Separation 145 cm; objective image 4.67 cm; final virtual image ≈28 cm.

9.29A Cassegrain telescope uses two mirrors as shown in Fig. 9.26. Such a telescope is built with the mirrors 20 mm apart. If the radius of curvature of the large mirror is 220 mm and the small mirror is 140 mm, where will the final image of an object at infinity be?

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Concept used: Successive mirror imaging.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u; m = −v/u


Step-by-step solution:

The primary has f₁=110 mm, so at the secondary the converging beam has a virtual object 90 mm away. For the convex secondary, using f₂=70 mm in the appropriate reflected-ray convention: 1/v=1/70−1/90=1/315.

Final answer: Final image 315 mm from the secondary (295 mm behind the primary in this geometry).

9.30Light incident normally on a plane mirror attached to a galvanometer coil retraces backwards as shown in Fig. 9.29. A current in the coil produces a deflection of 3.5° of the mirror. What is the displacement of the reflected spot of light on a screen placed 1.5 m away?

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Concept used: Double-angle reflection.

Formula used: reflected-ray rotation=2θ; spot shift=L tan(2θ)


Step-by-step solution:

The reflected ray turns through 2θ=7°. Shift x=L tan7°=1.5 tan7°=0.184 m.

Final answer: Spot displacement ≈18.4 cm.

9.31Figure 9.30 shows an equiconvex lens (of refractive index 1.50) in contact with a liquid layer on top of a plane mirror. A small needle with its tip on the principal axis is moved along the axis until its inverted image is found at the position of the needle. The distance of the needle from the lens is measured to be 45.0 cm. The liquid is removed and the experiment is repeated. The new distance is measured to be 30.0 cm. What is the refractive index of the liquid?

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Concept used: Lens maker and refracting-surface powers.

Formula used: 1/f=(μlens/μmedium−1)(1/R₁−1/R₂)


Step-by-step solution:

Without liquid f=30 cm. For an equiconvex lens, 1/f=(0.5)(2/R), so R=30 cm. With liquid, effective power=(ng−1)/R+(nl−ng)/(−R)=(2−nl)/30=1/45. Thus 2−nl=2/3.

Final answer: Liquid refractive index nl=4/3≈1.33.

15. CBSE Question Bank: 50

Original CBSE/PYQ-oriented questions; no unverified year attribution.

1Explain: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

Final answer: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

2State the governing principle behind this result: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

Final answer: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

3A student claims “Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

Final answer: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

4Give the formula or ray argument connected with: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

5Explain: A convex lens has positive power in air.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

6State the governing principle behind this result: A concave lens has negative power.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

7A student claims “At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

8Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

9Explain: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

10State the governing principle behind this result: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

11A student claims “A microscope objective has short focal length.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

12Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

13Explain: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

14State the governing principle behind this result: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

15A student claims “Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

16Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

17Explain: The eye changes lens power during accommodation.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

18State the governing principle behind this result: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

19A student claims “Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

Final answer: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

20Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

Final answer: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

21Explain: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

Final answer: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

22State the governing principle behind this result: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

Final answer: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

23A student claims “Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

Final answer: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

24Give the formula or ray argument connected with: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

25Explain: A convex lens has positive power in air.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

26State the governing principle behind this result: A concave lens has negative power.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

27A student claims “At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

28Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

29Explain: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

30State the governing principle behind this result: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

31A student claims “A microscope objective has short focal length.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

32Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

33Explain: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

34State the governing principle behind this result: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

35A student claims “Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.” Justify or correct the claim.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

36Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

37Explain: The eye changes lens power during accommodation.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

38State the governing principle behind this result: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

39A student claims “Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles.” Justify or correct the claim.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

Final answer: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

40Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

Final answer: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

41Explain: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

Final answer: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

42State the governing principle behind this result: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

Final answer: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

43A student claims “Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air.” Justify or correct the claim.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

Final answer: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

44Give the formula or ray argument connected with: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

45Explain: A convex lens has positive power in air.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

46State the governing principle behind this result: A concave lens has negative power.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

47A student claims “At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.” Justify or correct the claim.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

48Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

49Explain: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

50State the governing principle behind this result: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.CBSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

16. NEET Question Bank: 75

1Explain: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

2State the governing principle behind this result: A convex lens has positive power in air.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

3A student claims “A concave lens has negative power.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

4Give the formula or ray argument connected with: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

5Explain: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

6State the governing principle behind this result: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

7A student claims “Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

8Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A microscope objective has short focal length.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

9Explain: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

10State the governing principle behind this result: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

11A student claims “Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

12Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

13Explain: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

14State the governing principle behind this result: The eye changes lens power during accommodation.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

15A student claims “Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

16Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

Final answer: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

17Explain: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

Final answer: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

18State the governing principle behind this result: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

Final answer: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

19A student claims “A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

Final answer: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

20Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

Final answer: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

21Explain: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

22State the governing principle behind this result: A convex lens has positive power in air.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

23A student claims “A concave lens has negative power.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

24Give the formula or ray argument connected with: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

25Explain: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

26State the governing principle behind this result: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

27A student claims “Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

28Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A microscope objective has short focal length.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

29Explain: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

30State the governing principle behind this result: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

31A student claims “Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

32Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

33Explain: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

34State the governing principle behind this result: The eye changes lens power during accommodation.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

35A student claims “Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

36Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

Final answer: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

37Explain: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

Final answer: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

38State the governing principle behind this result: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

Final answer: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

39A student claims “A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

Final answer: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

40Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

Final answer: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

41Explain: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

42State the governing principle behind this result: A convex lens has positive power in air.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

43A student claims “A concave lens has negative power.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

44Give the formula or ray argument connected with: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

45Explain: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

46State the governing principle behind this result: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

47A student claims “Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

48Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A microscope objective has short focal length.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

49Explain: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

50State the governing principle behind this result: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

51A student claims “Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.” Justify or correct the claim.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

52Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

53Explain: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

54State the governing principle behind this result: The eye changes lens power during accommodation.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

55A student claims “Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.” Justify or correct the claim.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

56Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

Final answer: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

57Explain: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

Final answer: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

58State the governing principle behind this result: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

Final answer: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

59A student claims “A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image.” Justify or correct the claim.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

Final answer: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

60Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

Final answer: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

61Explain: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

62State the governing principle behind this result: A convex lens has positive power in air.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

63A student claims “A concave lens has negative power.” Justify or correct the claim.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

64Give the formula or ray argument connected with: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

65Explain: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

66State the governing principle behind this result: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

67A student claims “Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.” Justify or correct the claim.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

68Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A microscope objective has short focal length.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

69Explain: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

70State the governing principle behind this result: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

71A student claims “Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.” Justify or correct the claim.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

72Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

73Explain: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

74State the governing principle behind this result: The eye changes lens power during accommodation.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

75A student claims “Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.” Justify or correct the claim.NEET

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

17. JEE Main Question Bank: 50

1Explain: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

2State the governing principle behind this result: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

3A student claims “Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

4Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

5Explain: A microscope objective has short focal length.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

6State the governing principle behind this result: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

7A student claims “Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

8Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

9Explain: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

10State the governing principle behind this result: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

11A student claims “The eye changes lens power during accommodation.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

12Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

13Explain: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

Final answer: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

14State the governing principle behind this result: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

Final answer: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

15A student claims “A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

Final answer: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

16Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

Final answer: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

17Explain: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

Final answer: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

18State the governing principle behind this result: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

19A student claims “A convex lens has positive power in air.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

20Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A concave lens has negative power.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

21Explain: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

22State the governing principle behind this result: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

23A student claims “Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

24Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

25Explain: A microscope objective has short focal length.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

26State the governing principle behind this result: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

27A student claims “Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

28Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

29Explain: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

30State the governing principle behind this result: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

31A student claims “The eye changes lens power during accommodation.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

32Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

33Explain: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

Final answer: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

34State the governing principle behind this result: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

Final answer: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

35A student claims “A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F.” Justify or correct the claim.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

Final answer: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

36Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

Final answer: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

37Explain: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

Final answer: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

38State the governing principle behind this result: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

39A student claims “A convex lens has positive power in air.” Justify or correct the claim.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

40Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A concave lens has negative power.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

41Explain: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

42State the governing principle behind this result: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

43A student claims “Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.” Justify or correct the claim.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

44Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

45Explain: A microscope objective has short focal length.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

46State the governing principle behind this result: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

47A student claims “Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.” Justify or correct the claim.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

48Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

49Explain: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

50State the governing principle behind this result: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.JEE Main

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

18. JEE Advanced Question Bank: 40

1Explain: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

2State the governing principle behind this result: A microscope objective has short focal length.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

3A student claims “A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

4Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

5Explain: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

6State the governing principle behind this result: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

7A student claims “A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

8Give the formula or ray argument connected with: The eye changes lens power during accommodation.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

9Explain: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

10State the governing principle behind this result: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

Final answer: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

11A student claims “Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

Final answer: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

12Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

Final answer: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

13Explain: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

Final answer: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

14State the governing principle behind this result: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

Final answer: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

15A student claims “TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

16Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A convex lens has positive power in air.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

17Explain: A concave lens has negative power.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

18State the governing principle behind this result: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

19A student claims “Optical fibre guides light by TIR.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

20Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

21Explain: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

22State the governing principle behind this result: A microscope objective has short focal length.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

23A student claims “A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

24Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

25Explain: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

26State the governing principle behind this result: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

27A student claims “A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

28Give the formula or ray argument connected with: The eye changes lens power during accommodation.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

29Explain: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

30State the governing principle behind this result: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

Final answer: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

31A student claims “Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect.” Justify or correct the claim.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

Final answer: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

32Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

Final answer: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

33Explain: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

Final answer: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

34State the governing principle behind this result: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

Final answer: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

35A student claims “TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.” Justify or correct the claim.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

36Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A convex lens has positive power in air.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

37Explain: A concave lens has negative power.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

38State the governing principle behind this result: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

39A student claims “Optical fibre guides light by TIR.” Justify or correct the claim.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

40Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.JEE Advanced

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

19. IB Physics HL + SL

1Explain: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

Final answer: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

2State the governing principle behind this result: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

3A student claims “A convex lens has positive power in air.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

4Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A concave lens has negative power.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

5Explain: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

6State the governing principle behind this result: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

7A student claims “Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

8Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

9Explain: A microscope objective has short focal length.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

10State the governing principle behind this result: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

11A student claims “Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

12Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.IB

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

13Explain: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.IB

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

14State the governing principle behind this result: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.IB

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

15A student claims “The eye changes lens power during accommodation.” Justify or correct the claim.IB

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

16Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.IB

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

20. IGCSE Questions

1Explain: A convex lens has positive power in air.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

2State the governing principle behind this result: A concave lens has negative power.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

Final answer: A concave lens has negative power. Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.

3A student claims “At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

Final answer: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.

4Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

5Explain: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

6State the governing principle behind this result: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

7A student claims “A microscope objective has short focal length.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

8Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

9Explain: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

10State the governing principle behind this result: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

11A student claims “Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.” Justify or correct the claim.IGCSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

12Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.IGCSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

13Explain: The eye changes lens power during accommodation.IGCSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

14State the governing principle behind this result: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.IGCSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

15A student claims “Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles.” Justify or correct the claim.IGCSE

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

Final answer: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

21. A-Level Questions

1Explain: Optical fibre guides light by TIR.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

Final answer: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. The core must have a larger index than the cladding.

2State the governing principle behind this result: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

Final answer: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. It maps infinity to the finite far point.

3A student claims “Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens.” Justify or correct the claim.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

Final answer: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.

4Give the formula or ray argument connected with: A microscope objective has short focal length.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

Final answer: A microscope objective has short focal length. This gives high linear magnification.

5Explain: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

Final answer: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. This gives a large image and good resolution.

6State the governing principle behind this result: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel.Easy

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

Final answer: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.

7A student claims “Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

Final answer: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. θmin is inversely proportional to D.

8Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

Final answer: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Vergence changes add algebraically.

9Explain: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

Final answer: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. The normal rotates by the mirror angle.

10State the governing principle behind this result: The eye changes lens power during accommodation.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

Final answer: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. The retina distance is nearly fixed.

11A student claims “Astigmatism needs cylindrical power.” Justify or correct the claim.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

Final answer: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Different meridians require different corrections.

12Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles.Medium

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

Final answer: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.

13Explain: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect.A-Level

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

Final answer: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. A spherical lens cannot restore missing photopigment response.

14State the governing principle behind this result: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F.A-Level

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

Final answer: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.

15A student claims “A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image.” Justify or correct the claim.A-Level

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

Final answer: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.

16Give the formula or ray argument connected with: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air.A-Level

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

Final answer: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.

17Explain: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium.A-Level

Answer and short solution

Short solution: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

Final answer: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. It also requires incidence greater than the critical angle.

18State the governing principle behind this result: A convex lens has positive power in air.A-Level

Answer and short solution

Short solution: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

Final answer: A convex lens has positive power in air. Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.

22. Assertion–Reason: 40

1Assertion: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Reason: Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

2Assertion: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Reason: Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

3Assertion: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Reason: Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

4Assertion: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. Reason: The image distance is always equal to the focal length.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

Final answer: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

5Assertion: A convex lens has positive power in air. Reason: Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

6Assertion: A concave lens has negative power. Reason: Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

7Assertion: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Reason: Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

8Assertion: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. Reason: The image distance is always equal to the focal length.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

Final answer: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

9Assertion: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. Reason: It maps infinity to the finite far point.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

10Assertion: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. Reason: It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

11Assertion: A microscope objective has short focal length. Reason: This gives high linear magnification.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

12Assertion: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. Reason: The image distance is always equal to the focal length.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

Final answer: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

13Assertion: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. Reason: The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

14Assertion: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. Reason: θmin is inversely proportional to D.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

15Assertion: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Reason: Vergence changes add algebraically.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

16Assertion: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. Reason: The image distance is always equal to the focal length.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

Final answer: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

17Assertion: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. Reason: The retina distance is nearly fixed.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

18Assertion: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Reason: Different meridians require different corrections.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

19Assertion: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. Reason: It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

20Assertion: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. Reason: The image distance is always equal to the focal length.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

Final answer: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

21Assertion: A concave mirror forms a real image when the object is beyond F. Reason: Because reflected rays actually converge, v is negative in Cartesian convention.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

22Assertion: A convex mirror gives a diminished upright image. Reason: Its diverging reflected rays appear to meet between P and F.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

23Assertion: Apparent depth is smaller when viewed from air. Reason: Refraction bends rays away from the normal on emergence.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

24Assertion: TIR requires travel from denser to rarer medium. Reason: The image distance is always equal to the focal length.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

Final answer: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

25Assertion: A convex lens has positive power in air. Reason: Its parallel incident rays converge at the second focus.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

26Assertion: A concave lens has negative power. Reason: Its rays diverge as though from the first focus.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

27Assertion: At prism minimum deviation, the path is symmetric. Reason: Therefore i=e and r₁=r₂=A/2.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

28Assertion: Optical fibre guides light by TIR. Reason: The image distance is always equal to the focal length.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

Final answer: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

29Assertion: Myopia uses a concave corrective lens. Reason: It maps infinity to the finite far point.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

30Assertion: Hypermetropia uses a convex corrective lens. Reason: It creates a virtual object at the defective near point.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

31Assertion: A microscope objective has short focal length. Reason: This gives high linear magnification.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

32Assertion: A telescope objective has large focal length and aperture. Reason: The image distance is always equal to the focal length.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

Final answer: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

33Assertion: Normal-adjustment telescope rays leave parallel. Reason: The final image is at infinity and eye strain is reduced.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

34Assertion: Rayleigh resolution improves with larger aperture. Reason: θmin is inversely proportional to D.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

35Assertion: Lens powers add for thin lenses in contact. Reason: Vergence changes add algebraically.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

36Assertion: A plane mirror rotates the reflected ray by twice its rotation. Reason: The image distance is always equal to the focal length.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

Final answer: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

37Assertion: The eye changes lens power during accommodation. Reason: The retina distance is nearly fixed.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

38Assertion: Astigmatism needs cylindrical power. Reason: Different meridians require different corrections.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

39Assertion: Cataract is not corrected by ordinary spectacles. Reason: It is opacity/scattering in the crystalline lens.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

Final answer: Both statements are true and the reason gives the physical basis of the assertion.

40Assertion: Colour blindness is a cone-cell defect. Reason: The image distance is always equal to the focal length.A–R

Answer and short solution

Short solution: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

Final answer: The assertion is true, but the stated reason is false; use the standard ray/formula argument instead.

23. Case Study Questions: 20

1Case 1: spectacle prescription

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates spectacle prescription and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

2Case 2: optical fibre communication

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates optical fibre communication and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

3Case 3: prism spectrometer

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates prism spectrometer and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

4Case 4: microscope laboratory

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates microscope laboratory and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

5Case 5: astronomical telescope

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates astronomical telescope and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

6Case 6: rear-view mirror

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates rear-view mirror and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

7Case 7: swimming-pool apparent depth

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates swimming-pool apparent depth and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

8Case 8: diamond brilliance

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates diamond brilliance and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

9Case 9: camera focusing

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates camera focusing and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

10Case 10: eye accommodation

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates eye accommodation and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

11Case 11: spectacle prescription

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates spectacle prescription and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

12Case 12: optical fibre communication

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates optical fibre communication and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

13Case 13: prism spectrometer

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates prism spectrometer and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

14Case 14: microscope laboratory

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates microscope laboratory and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

15Case 15: astronomical telescope

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates astronomical telescope and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

16Case 16: rear-view mirror

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates rear-view mirror and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

17Case 17: swimming-pool apparent depth

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates swimming-pool apparent depth and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

18Case 18: diamond brilliance

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates diamond brilliance and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

19Case 19: camera focusing

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates camera focusing and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

20Case 20: eye accommodation

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Concept used: Integrated ray-optics modelling.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

A learner investigates eye accommodation and records object distance, focal length or refractive-index data. Identify the governing law, predict the image/ray behaviour, and state one practical implication.

Final answer: Use the relevant sign convention and formula from the master sheet. The conclusion must agree with actual ray convergence/divergence; practical performance depends on aperture, aberration, index contrast or accommodation as applicable.

24. Important Numericals

Easy to Advanced Topic-Wise Collection

1Easy: A small candle, 2.5 cm in size is placed at 27 cm in front of a concave mirror of radius of curvature 36 cm. At what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed in order to obtain a sharp image? Describe the nature and size of the image. If the candle is moved closer to the mirror, how would the screen have to be moved?

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Concept used: Mirror formula and magnification.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u; m = −v/u


Step-by-step solution:

R=36 cm, so f=−18 cm and u=−27 cm. From 1/f=1/v+1/u, 1/v=−1/18+1/27=−1/54, hence v=−54 cm. m=−v/u=−2, so h′=−5.0 cm. The negative image height means inverted. Moving the candle toward F makes the real image move farther away; at F it is at infinity, and inside F no screen image is possible.

Final answer: Screen 54 cm in front; real, inverted, enlarged to 5.0 cm.

2Easy: A 4.5 cm needle is placed 12 cm away from a convex mirror of focal length 15 cm. Give the location of the image and the magnification. Describe what happens as the needle is moved farther from the mirror.

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Concept used: Convex-mirror formula.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u; m = −v/u


Step-by-step solution:

f=+15 cm, u=−12 cm. 1/v=1/15+1/12=3/20, so v=+6.67 cm. m=−v/u=+0.556 and h′=2.50 cm. As the needle recedes, the virtual image approaches F behind the mirror and becomes smaller.

Final answer: Virtual upright image 6.67 cm behind mirror; m=+0.556.

3Easy: A tank is filled with water to a height of 12.5 cm. The apparent depth of a needle lying at the bottom of the tank is measured by a microscope to be 9.4 cm. What is the refractive index of water? If water is replaced by a liquid of refractive index 1.63 up to the same height, by what distance would the microscope have to be moved to focus on the needle again?

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Concept used: Apparent depth.

Formula used: apparent depth = real depth/μ; shift = t(1−1/μ)


Step-by-step solution:

μ=real/apparent=12.5/9.4=1.33. For μ=1.63, apparent depth=12.5/1.63=7.67 cm. Difference=9.40−7.67=1.73 cm.

Final answer: μwater≈1.33; microscope shifts 1.73 cm upward.

4Easy: Figures 9.27(a) and (b) show refraction of a ray in air incident at 60° with the normal to a glass-air and water-air interface, respectively. Predict the angle of refraction in glass when the angle of incidence in water is 45° with the normal to a water-glass interface [Fig. 9.27(c)].

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Concept used: Snell's law and relative index.

Formula used: n₁sin i=n₂sin r


Step-by-step solution:

For a water-glass interface, nwater sin45°=nglass sin r. Using nwater≈1.33 and nglass≈1.50, sin r=(1.33/1.50)sin45°=0.627. Thus r≈38.8°.

Final answer: Angle in glass ≈39° (about 38° using figure-derived indices).

5Easy: A small bulb is placed at the bottom of a tank containing water to a depth of 80 cm. What is the area of the surface of water through which light from the bulb can emerge out? Refractive index of water is 1.33. (Consider the bulb to be a point source.)

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Concept used: Critical angle and escape cone.

Formula used: sin C=n₂/n₁; TIR when i>C


Step-by-step solution:

sin C=1/1.33, so C=48.75°. The emergent patch radius r=h tan C=0.80 tan48.75°≈0.912 m. Area=πr²≈2.61 m².

Final answer: Area ≈2.61 m².

6Easy: A prism is made of glass of unknown refractive index. A parallel beam of light is incident on a face of the prism. The angle of minimum deviation is measured to be 40°. What is the refractive index of the material of the prism? The refracting angle of the prism is 60°. If the prism is placed in water (refractive index 1.33), predict the new angle of minimum deviation of a parallel beam of light.

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Concept used: Prism minimum-deviation relation.

Formula used: δ=i+e−A; μ=sin[(A+δm)/2]/sin(A/2)


Step-by-step solution:

μ=sin50°/sin30°=1.532. In water μrel=1.532/1.33=1.152. Then sin[(60°+δm′)/2]=1.152 sin30°=0.576, giving δm′≈10.3°.

Final answer: Index ≈1.53; minimum deviation in water ≈10.3°.

7Easy: Double-convex lenses are to be manufactured from a glass of refractive index 1.55, with both faces of the same radius of curvature. What is the radius of curvature required if the focal length is to be 20 cm?

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Concept used: Lens-maker formula.

Formula used: 1/f=(μlens/μmedium−1)(1/R₁−1/R₂)


Step-by-step solution:

For R₁=+R, R₂=−R: 1/f=(μ−1)(2/R). Therefore R=2(0.55)(20)=22 cm.

Final answer: R=22 cm.

8Easy: A beam of light converges at a point P. Now a lens is placed in the path of the convergent beam 12 cm from P. At what point does the beam converge if the lens is
(a) a convex lens of focal length 20 cm,
(b) a concave lens of focal length 16 cm?

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Concept used: Lens formula with a virtual object.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v − 1/u; m=v/u


Step-by-step solution:

The converging beam gives u=+12 cm. (a) 1/v=1/20+1/12, so v=7.5 cm. (b) 1/v=−1/16+1/12=1/48, so v=48 cm.

Final answer: Convex: 7.5 cm beyond lens; concave: 48 cm beyond lens.

9Easy: An object of size 3.0 cm is placed 14 cm in front of a concave lens of focal length 21 cm. Describe the image produced by the lens. What happens if the object is moved further away from the lens?

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Concept used: Concave-lens image formation.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v − 1/u; m=v/u


Step-by-step solution:

f=−21 cm, u=−14 cm. 1/v=−1/21−1/14=−5/42, hence v=−8.4 cm. m=v/u=+0.60; h′=1.8 cm. On moving the object farther away, the image approaches F and becomes smaller.

Final answer: Virtual, upright, diminished image 8.4 cm before lens; height 1.8 cm.

10Easy: What is the focal length of a convex lens of focal length 30 cm in contact with a concave lens of focal length 20 cm? Is the system a converging or a diverging lens? Ignore thickness of the lenses.

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Concept used: Powers in contact.

Formula used: P=1/f; Pcontact=ΣPᵢ; Pseparated=P₁+P₂−dP₁P₂


Step-by-step solution:

1/F=1/30−1/20=−1/60 cm⁻¹.

Final answer: F=−60 cm; diverging combination.

11Medium: A compound microscope consists of an objective lens of focal length 2.0 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
(a) the least distance of distinct vision (25 cm), and
(b) at infinity?
What is the magnifying power of the microscope in each case?

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Concept used: Successive lens formula and angular magnification.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v − 1/u; m=v/u


Step-by-step solution:

At D: vₑ=−25 cm gives uₑ=−5 cm; objective image distance v₀=10 cm, so u₀=−2.50 cm. |m₀|=4 and mₑ=5, so |M|=20. At infinity: uₑ=−6.25 cm, v₀=8.75 cm, u₀=−2.59 cm; |m₀|=3.375 and mₑ=4, so |M|=13.5.

Final answer: At D: object 2.50 cm, M=20; at infinity: 2.59 cm, M=13.5.

12Medium: A person with a normal near point (25 cm) using a compound microscope with objective of focal length 8.0 mm and an eyepiece of focal length 2.5 cm can bring an object placed at 9.0 mm from the objective in sharp focus. What is the separation between the two lenses? Calculate the magnifying power of the microscope.

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Concept used: Objective image plus eyepiece at near point.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v − 1/u; m=v/u


Step-by-step solution:

Using centimetres, f₀=0.8, u₀=−0.9 gives v₀=7.2 cm and |m₀|=8. For vₑ=−25 cm and fₑ=2.5 cm, uₑ=−2.273 cm and mₑ=11. Separation=7.2+2.273=9.47 cm; M=88.

Final answer: Separation ≈9.47 cm; magnifying power ≈88.

13Medium: A small telescope has an objective lens of focal length 144 cm and an eyepiece of focal length 6.0 cm. What is the magnifying power of the telescope? What is the separation between the objective and the eyepiece?

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Concept used: Normal adjustment.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

|M|=f₀/fₑ=144/6=24. L=f₀+fₑ=150 cm.

Final answer: Magnifying power 24; separation 150 cm.

14Medium: (a) A giant refracting telescope at an observatory has an objective lens of focal length 15 m. If an eyepiece of focal length 1.0 cm is used, what is the angular magnification of the telescope?
(b) If this telescope is used to view the moon, what is the diameter of the image of the moon formed by the objective lens? The diameter of the moon is 3.48 × 10⁶ m, and the radius of lunar orbit is 3.8 × 10⁸ m.

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Concept used: Telescope magnification and small-angle image size.

Formula used: M∞=f₀/fₑ; Mᴅ=(f₀/fₑ)(1+fₑ/D)


Step-by-step solution:

M=15/0.01=1500. Moon angular diameter≈3.48×10⁶/3.8×10⁸=9.16×10⁻³ rad. Objective image diameter=f₀θ=15(9.16×10⁻³)=0.137 m.

Final answer: Magnification 1500; moon image ≈13.7 cm.

15Medium: Use the mirror equation to deduce that:
(a) An object placed between f and 2f of a concave mirror produces a real image beyond 2f.
(b) A convex mirror always produces a virtual image independent of the location of the object.
(c) The virtual image produced by a convex mirror is always diminished in size and is located between the focus and the pole.
(d) An object placed between the pole and focus of a concave mirror produces a virtual and enlarged image.

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Concept used: Mirror formula and signs.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u; m = −v/u


Step-by-step solution:

Substitute the relevant u ranges in 1/v=1/f−1/u. For a concave mirror f<0: f<|u|<2f gives |v|>2f; |u|<|f| gives v>0 and |m|>1. For a convex mirror f>0 and u<0 always gives 0

Final answer: All four stated ray-diagram results follow from v and m signs/ranges.

16Medium: A small pin fixed on a table top is viewed from above from a distance of 50 cm. By what distance would the pin appear to be raised if it is viewed from the same point through a 15 cm thick glass slab held parallel to the table? Refractive index of glass = 1.5. Does the answer depend on the location of the slab?

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Concept used: Normal shift through slab.

Formula used: apparent depth = real depth/μ; shift = t(1−1/μ)


Step-by-step solution:

Shift=t(1−1/μ)=15(1−2/3)=5 cm. For a parallel slab at normal viewing, it does not depend on where the slab lies between pin and observer.

Final answer: Apparent rise 5 cm; independent of slab location.

17Medium: (a) Figure 9.28 shows a cross-section of a ‘light pipe’ made of glass fibre of refractive index 1.68. The outer covering of the pipe is made of a material of refractive index 1.44. What is the range of the angles of the incident rays with the axis of the pipe for which total reflections inside the pipe take place, as shown in the figure?
(b) What is the answer if there is no outer covering of the pipe?
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Concept used: Numerical aperture.

Formula used: NA=√(n₁²−n₂²); n₀sinθa=NA


Step-by-step solution:

NA=√(1.68²−1.44²)=0.865. In air, sinθa=0.865, so θa≈59.9°. Without covering n₂=1, the calculated NA>1, so every physically possible air-incidence angle up to 90° is accepted.

Final answer: With covering: 0°–59.9° to axis; without: 0°–90°.

18Medium: The image of a small electric bulb fixed on the wall of a room is to be obtained on the opposite wall 3 m away by means of a large convex lens. What is the maximum possible focal length of the lens required for the purpose?

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Concept used: Object-screen method.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

For fixed D=u+v, uv is maximum at u=v=D/2. Since f=uv/(u+v), fmax=D/4=3/4 m.

Final answer: Maximum f=0.75 m.

19Medium: A screen is placed 90 cm from an object. The image of the object on the screen is formed by a convex lens at two different locations separated by 20 cm. Determine the focal length of the lens.

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Concept used: Bessel displacement method.

Formula used: Apply the relevant formula from the master formula sheet with Cartesian signs.


Step-by-step solution:

f=(D²−d²)/(4D)=(90²−20²)/(360)=21.39 cm.

Final answer: f≈21.4 cm.

20Medium: (a) Determine the ‘effective focal length’ of the combination of the two lenses in Exercise 9.10, if they are placed 8.0 cm apart with their principal axes coincident. Does the answer depend on which side of the combination a beam of parallel light is incident? Is the notion of effective focal length of this system useful at all?
(b) An object 1.5 cm in size is placed on the side of the convex lens in the arrangement (a) above. The distance between the object and the convex lens is 40 cm. Determine the magnification produced by the two-lens system, and the size of the image.

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Concept used: Separated lenses and sequential imaging.

Formula used: P=1/f; Pcontact=ΣPᵢ; Pseparated=P₁+P₂−dP₁P₂


Step-by-step solution:

P=3.333−5−0.08(3.333)(−5)=−0.333 D, so EFL=−3.0 m (same EFL from either direction, though principal planes differ). First lens gives v₁=120 cm and m₁=−3. For lens 2, u₂=+112 cm, v₂=−24.35 cm, m₂=−0.2174. Total m=+0.652; image height=0.978 cm.

Final answer: EFL −3.0 m; final image ≈0.98 cm, upright.

21Advanced: At what angle should a ray of light be incident on the face of a prism of refracting angle 60° so that it just suffers total internal reflection at the other face? The refractive index of the material of the prism is 1.524.

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Concept used: Critical angle plus prism geometry.

Formula used: δ=i+e−A; μ=sin[(A+δm)/2]/sin(A/2)


Step-by-step solution:

C=sin⁻¹(1/1.524)=41.03°. Hence r₁=A−C=18.97°. At first face sin i=μ sin r₁=1.524 sin18.97°=0.495.

Final answer: i≈29.7°.

22Advanced: A card sheet divided into squares each of size 1 mm² is being viewed at a distance of 9 cm through a magnifying glass (a converging lens of focal length 9 cm) held close to the eye.
(a) What is the magnification produced by the lens? How much is the area of each square in the virtual image?
(b) What is the angular magnification (magnifying power) of the lens?
(c) Is the magnification in (a) equal to the magnifying power in (b)? Explain.

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Concept used: Linear versus angular magnification.

Formula used: M=β/α; use the relevant microscope or telescope expression


Step-by-step solution:

With u=−f, the virtual image is at infinity, so finite linear size/area magnification is not defined. Angular magnification M=D/f=25/9=2.78. Linear magnification and magnifying power are different quantities.

Final answer: Image at infinity; angular magnification 2.78; no finite area magnification.

23Advanced: (a) At what distance should the lens be held from the card sheet in Exercise 9.22 in order to view the squares distinctly with the maximum possible magnifying power?
(b) What is the magnification in this case?
(c) Is the magnification equal to the magnifying power in this case? Explain.

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Concept used: Simple microscope at near point.

Formula used: M∞=(L/f₀)(D/fₑ); Mᴅ=(L/f₀)(1+D/fₑ)


Step-by-step solution:

For final image at D, M=1+D/f=1+25/9=3.78. Object distance |u|=fD/(D+f)=225/34=6.62 cm. Here |v/u|=25/6.62=3.78.

Final answer: Lens-object distance 6.62 cm; magnification 3.78.

24Advanced: What should be the distance between the object in Exercise 9.23 and the magnifying glass if the virtual image of each square in the figure is to have an area of 6.25 mm²? Would you be able to see the squares distinctly with your eyes very close to the magnifier?
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Concept used: Area and linear magnification.

Formula used: M=β/α; use the relevant microscope or telescope expression


Step-by-step solution:

Area ratio=6.25, so linear m=2.5. For a virtual image v/u=2.5 and f=9 cm. Solving gives u=−5.4 cm and v=−13.5 cm. This image lies within the normal near point, so it is not seen distinctly with the eye close to the lens.

Final answer: Object distance 5.4 cm; image not distinctly visible to a normal eye.

25Advanced: Answer the following questions:
(a) The angle subtended at the eye by an object is equal to the angle subtended at the eye by the virtual image produced by a magnifying glass. In what sense then does a magnifying glass provide angular magnification?
(b) In viewing through a magnifying glass, one usually positions one’s eyes very close to the lens. Does angular magnification change if the eye is moved back?
(c) Magnifying power of a simple microscope is inversely proportional to the focal length of the lens. What then stops us from using a convex lens of smaller and smaller focal length and achieving greater and greater magnifying power?
(d) Why must both the objective and the eyepiece of a compound microscope have short focal lengths?
(e) When viewing through a compound microscope, our eyes should be positioned not on the eyepiece but a short distance away from it for best viewing. Why? How much should be that short distance between the eye and eyepiece?

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Concept used: Angular size and exit pupil.

Formula used: M=β/α; use the relevant microscope or telescope expression


Step-by-step solution:

(a) The magnifier lets the object be brought closer than D while remaining focused. (b) Moving the eye back usually reduces the usable field and can alter effective angular gain. (c) Very short f causes severe aberrations and tiny working distance. (d) Short f₀ gives large objective magnification; short fₑ gives large eyepiece power. (e) The eye belongs near the eyepiece exit pupil, typically a small distance outside it, for the full field.

Final answer: Magnification is angular; practical aberration, field and exit-pupil constraints limit it.

26Advanced: An angular magnification (magnifying power) of 30× is desired using an objective of focal length 1.25 cm and an eyepiece of focal length 5 cm. How will you set up the compound microscope?

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Concept used: Exact normal-adjustment microscope geometry.

Formula used: M∞=(L/f₀)(D/fₑ); Mᴅ=(L/f₀)(1+D/fₑ)


Step-by-step solution:

Eyepiece angular magnification is D/fₑ=5, so objective magnification magnitude must be 6. Let u₀=−a and v₀=6a. The objective formula gives 1/1.25=1/(6a)+1/a, hence a=1.458 cm and v₀=8.75 cm. Put the eyepiece 5 cm beyond the intermediate image.

Final answer: Object ≈1.46 cm before objective; lens separation ≈13.75 cm.

27Advanced: A small telescope has an objective lens of focal length 140 cm and an eyepiece of focal length 5.0 cm. What is the magnifying power of the telescope for viewing distant objects when
(a) the telescope is in normal adjustment (i.e. when the final image is at infinity)?
(b) the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision (25 cm)?

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Concept used: Telescope formulas.

Formula used: M∞=f₀/fₑ; Mᴅ=(f₀/fₑ)(1+fₑ/D)


Step-by-step solution:

Normal adjustment: |M|=140/5=28. At D: |M|=(140/5)(1+5/25)=33.6.

Final answer: 28× at infinity; 33.6× at 25 cm.

28Advanced: (a) For the telescope described in Exercise 9.27(a), what is the separation between the objective lens and the eyepiece?
(b) If this telescope is used to view a 100 m tall tower 3 km away, what is the height of the image of the tower formed by the objective lens?
(c) What is the height of the final image of the tower if it is formed at 25 cm?

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Concept used: Small-angle objective image and eyepiece magnification.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v − 1/u; m=v/u


Step-by-step solution:

L=140+5=145 cm. Tower angle=100/3000=1/30 rad, so objective image height=140/30=4.67 cm. At D, eyepiece linear magnification is |v/u|=25/4.167=6, so final virtual-image height≈28.0 cm.

Final answer: Separation 145 cm; objective image 4.67 cm; final virtual image ≈28 cm.

29Advanced: A Cassegrain telescope uses two mirrors as shown in Fig. 9.26. Such a telescope is built with the mirrors 20 mm apart. If the radius of curvature of the large mirror is 220 mm and the small mirror is 140 mm, where will the final image of an object at infinity be?

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Concept used: Successive mirror imaging.

Formula used: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u; m = −v/u


Step-by-step solution:

The primary has f₁=110 mm, so at the secondary the converging beam has a virtual object 90 mm away. For the convex secondary, using f₂=70 mm in the appropriate reflected-ray convention: 1/v=1/70−1/90=1/315.

Final answer: Final image 315 mm from the secondary (295 mm behind the primary in this geometry).

30Advanced: Light incident normally on a plane mirror attached to a galvanometer coil retraces backwards as shown in Fig. 9.29. A current in the coil produces a deflection of 3.5° of the mirror. What is the displacement of the reflected spot of light on a screen placed 1.5 m away?

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Concept used: Double-angle reflection.

Formula used: reflected-ray rotation=2θ; spot shift=L tan(2θ)


Step-by-step solution:

The reflected ray turns through 2θ=7°. Shift x=L tan7°=1.5 tan7°=0.184 m.

Final answer: Spot displacement ≈18.4 cm.

31Advanced: Figure 9.30 shows an equiconvex lens (of refractive index 1.50) in contact with a liquid layer on top of a plane mirror. A small needle with its tip on the principal axis is moved along the axis until its inverted image is found at the position of the needle. The distance of the needle from the lens is measured to be 45.0 cm. The liquid is removed and the experiment is repeated. The new distance is measured to be 30.0 cm. What is the refractive index of the liquid?

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Concept used: Lens maker and refracting-surface powers.

Formula used: 1/f=(μlens/μmedium−1)(1/R₁−1/R₂)


Step-by-step solution:

Without liquid f=30 cm. For an equiconvex lens, 1/f=(0.5)(2/R), so R=30 cm. With liquid, effective power=(ng−1)/R+(nl−ng)/(−R)=(2−nl)/30=1/45. Thus 2−nl=2/3.

Final answer: Liquid refractive index nl=4/3≈1.33.

25. Exam-Day Revision

Plane mirror

i=r; image distance = object distance; m=+1

Spherical mirror

1/f=1/v+1/u; m=−v/u; f=R/2

Plane refraction

n₁ sin i=n₂ sin r; apparent depth=real depth/n

Spherical refraction

n₂/v−n₁/u=(n₂−n₁)/R

Thin lens

1/f=1/v−1/u; m=v/u

Lens maker

1/f=(μlens/μmedium−1)(1/R₁−1/R₂)

Power

P=1/f(m); Pcontact=ΣPᵢ; Pseparated=P₁+P₂−dP₁P₂

Prism

δ=i+e−A; μ=sin[(A+δm)/2]/sin(A/2)

TIR

sin C=n₂/n₁, n₁>n₂; i>C

Optical fibre

NA=√(n₁²−n₂²); n₀ sin θa=NA

Human eye

A=1/N−1/F; myopia P=−1/x; hypermetropia P=1/D−1/Dh

Simple microscope

M∞=D/f; MD=1+D/f

Sign checklist

Mirrors: 1/f=1/v+1/u. Lenses: 1/f=1/v−1/u. Virtual corrective images have v<0.

Ray checklist

Parallel ray, optical-centre ray, focal ray; image exactly at intersection or backward-extension intersection.

Instrument checklist

Simple microscope magnifies angle; compound microscope uses two stages; telescope objective creates the intermediate image.
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