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If both the object and image are at infinite distance from a refracting telescope its magnifying power will be equal to
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Correct option: C
The ratio of the focal length of the objective and eyepiece
Option C (The ratio of the focal length of the objective and eyepiece) is correct because the magnifying power of a refracting telescope is given by the ratio of the objective's focal length to the eyepiece's focal length when both object and image are at infinity.
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Myopia can be corrected by using the
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Correct option: A
Concave lens
Option A (Concave lens) is correct because concave lenses diverge light rays, correcting the focusing issue in myopic eyes.
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Application
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An object of length is placed on the principal axis of a concave mirror of focal length at a distance of . The length of the image will be
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the length of the image is calculated using the magnification formula for a concave mirror.
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The principle used in the transmission of signal through an optical fibre is
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Correct option: A
Total internal reflection
Option A (Total internal reflection) is correct because optical fibers rely on total internal reflection to transmit signals.
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Understanding
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To increase the magnifying power of telescope focal length of the objective and focal length of the eye lens)
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Correct option: A
should be large and should be small
Option A ( should be large and should be small) is correct because the magnifying power of a telescope is directly proportional to the focal length of the objective lens and inversely proportional to the focal length of the eyepiece.
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A hollow prism having refracting angle is filled with a liquid having refractive index If angle of minimum deviation produced by the prism is then value of will be
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it is calculated using the formula for the refractive index of a prism at minimum deviation, substituting the given values for the prism angle and the angle of minimum deviation.
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Assertion : The minimum distance between a real object and its real image formed by a convex lens is .
Reason : Convex mirror and concave lens form a virtual and erect image for all position of the real object.
Reason : Convex mirror and concave lens form a virtual and erect image for all position of the real object.
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Correct option: B
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
Option B is correct because both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not explain the assertion. The assertion is about the minimum distance between a real object and its real image formed by a convex lens, while the reason is about the image formation by convex mirrors and concave lenses.
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The spectrum obtained from a sodium vapour lamp is an example of
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Correct option: B
Emission spectrum
Option B (Emission spectrum) is correct because the spectrum from a sodium vapor lamp consists of discrete bright lines, which is characteristic of an emission spectrum.
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Image is formed for the short sighted person at
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Correct option: B
Before retina
Option B (Before retina) is correct because in myopia (short-sightedness), the eye focuses the image in front of the retina.
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During a cloudy day, a primary and a secondary rainbow may be created, then the:
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Correct option: D
Secondary rainbow is due to double internal
reflection and is formed above the primary
one
reflection and is formed above the primary
one
Option D (Secondary rainbow is due to double internal reflection and is formed above the primary one) is correct because secondary rainbows are formed by double internal reflection within water droplets and appear higher in the sky than primary rainbows.
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Application
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What is the power of the spectacles required by a myopic eye whose far point is ?
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Correct option: A
- 2 D
Option A (-2 D) is correct because the power of the spectacles is calculated using the lens formula with the far point as the image distance.
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The ratio is equal to
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Correct option: B
Refractive index of denser medium with respect to rare medium
Option B (Refractive index of denser medium with respect to rare medium) is correct because the ratio of real depth to apparent depth defines the refractive index of the denser medium relative to the rarer medium.
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In the visible region the dispersive powers and the mean angular deviations for crown and flint glass prisms are and respectively. The condition for getting deviation without dispersion when the two prisms are combined is
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Correct option: C
Option C is correct because the condition for deviation without dispersion requires the net angular dispersion to be zero, which is expressed as .
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Application
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The focal length of convex lens is 10 cm. Its magnifying power when it is used as a magnifying glass to form the image at (i) near point and (ii) for point is
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the magnifying power is calculated using for the near point and for the far point.
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Deviation of light ray by a thin prism of refractive index and refracting angle is
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because the deviation of light ray by a thin prism is given by the formula .
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Assertion: Two plane mirrors kept at right angles, Deviate any ray of light by after two reflections.
Reason: The above conditions satisfied only for angle of incidence
Reason: The above conditions satisfied only for angle of incidence
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Correct option: C
If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
Option C (If Assertion is true but Reason is false) is correct because two plane mirrors at right angles deviate any ray of light by 180 degrees, regardless of the angle of incidence.
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Assertion: When a convex lens of focal length is dipped in water, its focal length becomes .
Reason: The focal length of convex lens in water becomes .
Reason: The focal length of convex lens in water becomes .
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Correct option: D
If both assertion and reason are false
Option D (If both assertion and reason are false) is correct because the focal length becomes 4f when dipped in water, not or 3f.
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Understanding
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The magnifying power of a microscope decreases when its length is
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Correct option: B
Decreased
Option B (Decreased) is correct because the magnifying power of a microscope is inversely proportional to the focal length of the objective lens and the eyepiece, and directly proportional to the tube length. Decreasing the length decreases magnification.
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A spherometer is used to measure
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Correct option: A
Radius of curvature of a lens
Option A (Radius of curvature of a lens) is correct because a spherometer is specifically designed to measure the radius of curvature of spherical surfaces, including lenses.
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An astronomical refracting telescope is being
used by an observer to observe planets in
normal adjustment. The focal lengths of the
objective and eye piece used in the
construction of the telescope are 20 m and
2 cm respectively. Consider the following
statements about the telescope:
(a) The distance between the objective and
eyepiece is 20.02 m.
(b) The magnification of the telescope is (–) 1000.
(c) The image of the planet is erect and diminished.
(d) The aperture of eye piece is smaller than that of objective.
The correct statements are:
used by an observer to observe planets in
normal adjustment. The focal lengths of the
objective and eye piece used in the
construction of the telescope are 20 m and
2 cm respectively. Consider the following
statements about the telescope:
(a) The distance between the objective and
eyepiece is 20.02 m.
(b) The magnification of the telescope is (–) 1000.
(c) The image of the planet is erect and diminished.
(d) The aperture of eye piece is smaller than that of objective.
The correct statements are:
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Correct option: A
(a), (b) and (d)
Option A ((a), (b) and (d)) is correct because the distance between the objective and eyepiece is the sum of their focal lengths, the magnification is the ratio of the objective's focal length to the eyepiece's, and the eyepiece aperture is smaller.
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To increase both the resolving power and magnifying power of a telescope
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Correct option: A
both the focal length and aperture of the objective has to be increased
Option A (both the focal length and aperture of the objective has to be increased) is correct because magnifying power is proportional to the focal length of the objective and resolving power is proportional to the aperture of the objective.
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A spectrum is formed by a prism of dispersive power . If the angle of deviation is then the angular dispersion is
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because angular dispersion is the product of the dispersive power and the angle of deviation.
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In normal adjustment, magnifying power of an astronomical telescope is 6 and length of telescope is . The focal length of objective and eye piece are
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it satisfies both the magnification and length equations for a telescope in normal adjustment.
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A plano-convex lens when silvered in the plane side behaves like a concave mirror of focal length . However, when silvered on the convex side it behaves like a concave mirror of focal length . Then the refractive index of its material will be
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Correct option: D
1.5
Option D (1.5) is correct because the refractive index is calculated using the lens maker's formula and the given focal lengths when the lens is silvered on either side.
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The optical fibres have an inner core of refractive index and a cladding of refractive index such that
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because for total internal reflection to occur within the optical fiber, the refractive index of the core must be greater than that of the cladding.
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In reflection over a spherical mirror, ray parallel to principal axis, after reflection from mirror pass through
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Correct option: A
Focus
Option A (Focus) is correct because, by the laws of reflection, a ray parallel to the principal axis of a spherical mirror will pass through the focus after reflection.
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Analyzing
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The minimum distance between the object and its real image for concave mirror of focal length is
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Correct option: D
Zero
Option D (Zero) is correct because the minimum distance between an object and its real image for a concave mirror occurs when the object is at the center of curvature, resulting in the image also forming at the center of curvature, hence the distance is zero.
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Why sun has elliptical shape on the time when rising and setting? It is due to
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Correct option: A
Refraction
Option A (Refraction) is correct because atmospheric refraction causes the elliptical shape of the sun during sunrise and sunset.
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Statement-A: If a convex lens of glass is immersed in water its powder decreases.
Statement-B: In water it behaves as a concave lens.
Statement-B: In water it behaves as a concave lens.
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Correct option: C
A is correct and B is wrong
Option C (A is correct and B is wrong) is correct because a convex lens in water has reduced power but still behaves as a convex lens.
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Assertion: Propagation of light through an optical fibre is due to total internal reflection taking place at the core-clade interface.
Reason: Refractive index of the material of the core of the optical fibre is greater than that of air.
Reason: Refractive index of the material of the core of the optical fibre is greater than that of air.
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Correct option: B
Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
Option B (Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion) is correct because total internal reflection requires the core to have a higher refractive index than the cladding, not air.
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