Class 10 – Physics Chapter 1: Light – Reflection and Refraction
Full Chapter Revision Test
Maximum Marks: 40
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Section A: Objective Questions (1 × 8 = 8 marks)
[MCQs – Attempt all]
1. A concave mirror forms a real, inverted image of the same size as the object when the object
is placed:
a) At focus (F)
b) At centre of curvature (C)
c) Between F and C
d) Beyond C
2. The image formed by a plane mirror is:
a) Virtual, inverted, same size
b) Real, inverted, same size
c) Virtual, erect, same size
d) Real, erect, same size
3. Light travels fastest in:
a) Water
b) Glass
c) Vacuum
d) Air
4. A ray of light enters from air into glass. Which of the following occurs?
a) Speed increases
b) Speed decreases
c) No change
d) Light disappears
5. The magnification produced by a spherical mirror is +1. This means the image is:
a) Virtual, erect, same size
b) Real, inverted, same size
c) Virtual, erect, smaller
d) Real, inverted, enlarged
6. Which mirror is used in rear-view mirrors of vehicles?
a) Concave
b) Plane
c) Convex
d) Both concave and convex
7. Focal length of a convex lens is 20 cm. Its power is:
a) +0.5 D
b) +5 D
c) +2 D
d) -2 D
8. If the refractive index of glass is 1.5, the speed of light in glass is:
a) 2 × 10⁸ m/s
b) 3 × 10⁸ m/s
c) 1.5 × 10⁸ m/s
d) 2.25 × 10⁸ m/s
Section B: Match the Following (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
Column A Column B
A. Power of lens (P) 1. m = -v/u
B. Mirror formula 2. m = +v/u
C. Concave mirror magnification 3. 100 cm/f (in cm)
D. Convex lens magnification 4. 1/f = 1/v – 1/u
Write the correct match as A-, B-, etc.
Section C: Very Short Answer Questions (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
9. Define the principal focus of a concave mirror.
10. Name the mirror used by ENT specialists and why.
11. What is the value of the refractive index of a medium in which the speed of light is 2 × 10⁸
m/s?
12. Write one use each of concave and convex lenses.
Section D: Short Answer Questions (2 × 4 = 8 marks)
13. State the laws of reflection of light. Draw a neat ray diagram to show the reflection by a
concave mirror when the object is placed at C.
14. A student focuses a distant object using a concave mirror. What type of image is formed on
the screen? Write a method to find the focal length from this image.
15. Explain with the help of a diagram, why a pencil appears bent when partially immersed in
water.
16. Distinguish between concave and convex mirrors (any 3 points with diagrams).
Section E: Numerical Problems (3 × 3 = 9 marks)
17. An object is placed 25 cm from a concave mirror of focal length 10 cm.
(i) Find the image position
(ii) Nature of image
(iii) Draw a ray diagram to support your answer
18. An object 2 cm high is placed at 30 cm from a convex lens of focal length 15 cm.
Find:
(i) Position of the image
(ii) Height of image
(iii) Nature of image
19. A lens forms an image of an object placed at 10 cm from it at a distance of 20 cm on the
other side. Identify the type of lens and calculate its focal length.
Section F: Ray Diagram Completion / Drawing (1 × 3 = 3 marks)
20. (Attempt all)
(i) Complete the ray diagram for image formation when object is placed between F and pole
of a concave mirror.
(ii) Draw ray diagram for image formed by convex lens when object is beyond 2F.
(iii) Draw the path of light as it passes from air to glass and then to water. Mark normal and
angles.
Section G: Long Answer Question (4 marks)
21. A student wants to find the focal length of a convex lens using sunlight.
(i) Describe the method.
(ii) Draw a neat labeled diagram.
(iii) How will the image appear?
(iv) What are the precautions to be taken?
OR
21.
An object is placed in front of a concave mirror. The mirror forms an image that is real, inverted, and
smaller than the object.
Based on this information:
(i) Where is the object placed with respect to the mirror?
(ii) Draw a neat ray diagram showing the position of object and image.
(iii) If the object is now moved closer to the mirror, how does the nature, size, and position of the
image change?
(iv) State one practical use of concave mirrors based on their image-forming properties.
