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UNIT 2 OPTICS
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Exam Time : 01:30 Hrs Total Marks : 50
Multiple Choice Question 5x1=5
1)
The refractive index of four substances A, B, C and D are 1.31, 1.43, 1.33, 2.4 respectively. The speed of light is maximum in
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
2)
A small bulb is placed at the principal focus of a convex lens. When the bulb is switched on, the lens will produce
(a) a convergent beam of light (b) a divergent beam of light (c) a parallel beam of light (d) a coloured beam of light
3)
Power of a lens is –4D, then its focal length is
(a) 4m (b) –40m (c) –0.25 m (d) –2.5 m
4)
Which of the following lens would you prefer to use while reading small letters found in a dictionary?
(a) A convex lens of focal length 5 cm (b) A concave lens of focal length 5 cm (c) A convex lens of focal length 10 cm
(d) A concave lens of focal length 10 cm
5)
If VB, VG, VR be the velocity of blue, green and red light respectively in a glass prism, then which of the following statement gives the
correct relation?
(a) VB = VG = VR (b) VB > VG > VR (c) VB < VG < VR (d) VB < VG > VR
Fill in the blanks 5x1=5
6)
The path of the light is called as_____________
7)
The refractive index of a transparent medium is always greater than__________
8)
If the energy of incident beam and the scattered beam are same, then the scattering of light is called as ________ scattering.
9)
According to Rayleigh’s scattering law, the amount of scattering of light is inversely proportional to the fourth power of its____________
10)
Amount of light entering into the eye is controlled by________
2 Marks 4x2=8
11)
Define dispersion of light.
12)
State Rayleigh’s law of scattering.
13)
Differentiate convex lens and concave lens.
14)
Why are traffic signals red in colour?
4 Marks 1x4=4
15)
For a person with hypermetropia, the near point has moved to 1.5m. Calculate the focal length of the correction lens in order to
make his eyes normal.
7 Marks 3 x 7 = 21
16)
Explain the rules for obtaining images formed by a convex lens with the help of ray diagram.
17)
Differentiate the eye defects: Myopia and Hypermetropia.
18)
Explain the construction and working of a 'Compound Microscope'.
19)
List any five properties of light.