Very Short Answer Questions
Q.1. The image formed by a lens is always virtual, erect and smaller in size for an
object kept at different positions in front of it. Identify the nature of the lens.
[NCERT Exemplar]
Ans. Concave lens
Q.2. The side mirror of a scooter got broken. The mechanic replaced it with a
plane mirror. Mention any inconvenience that the driver of the scooter will face
while using it.
[NCERT Exemplar]
Ans. The driver will not be able to see traffic spread over a large area behind him.
Q.3. The concave reflecting surface of a torch got rusted. What effect would this have
on the beam of light from the torch?
[NCERT Exemplar]
Ans. The beam of light will be diffused with lower intensity.
Q.4. The distance between an object and a convex lens is changing. It is noticed
that the size of the image formed on a screen is decreasing. Is the object moving
in a direction towards the lens or away from it?
[NCERT Exemplar]
Ans. The object is moving away from the lens.
Q.5. What is a ray?
Ans. The direction of the path in which light is travelling is called a ray.
Q.6. What type of image is formed on a cinema screen?
Ans. Real image
Short Answer Questions
Q.1. What type of mirror is used as a side mirror in a scooter? Why is this type of
mirror chosen?
[NCERT Exemplar]
Ans. Convex mirror. Convex mirrors can form images of objects spread over a large
area. So, these help the drivers to see the traffic of a large area behind them.
Q.2. Observe the figures given below carefully.
Ans.
The given figures show the path of light through lenses of two different types,
represented by rectangular boxes A and B. What is the nature of lenses A and B?
Ans. A – convex lens; B – concave lens.
Q.3. Boojho made light from a laser torch to fall on a prism. Will he be able to
observe a band of seven colours? Explain with a reason.
[NCERT Exemplar]
Ans. No, laser torch gives out light of only one colour.
Q.4. State the correct sequence (1-7) of colours in the spectrum formed by the
prisms A and B, shown in figure.
Ans.
Q.5. An erect and enlarged image of an object is formed on a screen. Explain how
this could be possible.
[NCERT Exemplar]
Ans. The image formed on the screen could be enlarged and erect if the object is
placed upside down between F and 2F of the lens.
Q.6. Two different type of lenses are placed on a sheet of newspaper. How will
you identify them without touching?
[NCERT Exemplar]
Ans. If the letters appear bigger/magnified, then the lens is a convex lens. If the letters
appear smaller, then the lens will be concave lens.
Q.7. A shopkeeper wanted to fix a mirror which will give a maximum view of his
shop. What type of mirror should he use? Give reason.
[NCERT Exemplar]
Ans. He will fix a convex mirror because it can form images of objects spread over a
large area.
Q.8. It was observed that when the distance between an object and a lens
decreases, the size of the image increases. What is the nature of this lens? If you
keep on decreasing the distance between the object and the lens, will you still
able to obtain the image on the screen? Explain.
[NCERT Exemplar]
Ans. It is a convex lens.
No, when the object is placed close to a convex lens then the image formed is virtual
which cannot be obtained on screen.
Q.9. Suppose we wish to obtain the real image of a distant tree. Explain two
possible ways in which we can do it.
[NCERT Exemplar]
Ans. (a) By using a concave mirror and a screen.
(b) By using a convex lens and a screen.
Q.10. What is regular and irregular reflection?
Ans. Regular reflection: It is the reflection from a smooth surface such that the light
rays are evenly parallel to each other and an image is formed. For example, reflection
from the smooth surface of calm lake can produce an image in water.
Irregular reflection: It is the diffused reflection from uneven surface such that the light
rays are not parallel to each other and do not form an image. For example, reflection of
light from the surface of a flowing stream does not form an image.
