Optics

Question1
Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Image formation needs regular reflection and/or

refraction.

Statement II: The variety in colour of objects we see around us is due to

the constituent colours of the light incident on them.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most

appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Options:

A.

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

B.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

C.

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

D.

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Answer: C

Solution:
Regular reflection is necessary for image formation, that is why we can see our image in a mirror but not in wall.

Different colours in white light as its constituent are responsible for the variety in colour of objects.

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Question2
A beam of unpolarized light of intensity I0 is passed through a polaroid
A, then through another polaroid B,oriented at 60º and finally through
another polaroid C, oriented at 45º relative to B as shown. The intensity
of emergent light is:
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Options:

A.

I0/16

B.
I0/4

C.

I0/2

D.
I0/32

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question3
A light ray enters through a right angled prism at point P with the angle
of incidence 30∘ as shown in figure. It travels through the prism parallel
to its base BC and emerges along the face AC. The refractive index of
the prism is
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Options:

A.
√5/4

B.

√5/2

C.

√3/4

D.

√3/2

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question4
A small telescope has an objective of focal length 140cm and an eye
piece of focal length 5.0 cm. The magnifying power of telescope for
viewing a distant object is:

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Options:

A.
34

B.

28

C.

17

D.

32

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question5
If the monochromatic source in Young’s double slit experiment is
replaced by white light, then

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Options:

A.

Interference pattern will disappear

B.
There will be a central dark fringe surrounded by a few coloured fringes

C.

There will be a central bright white fringe surrounded by a few coloured fringes

D.
All bright fringes will be of equal width

Answer: C

Solution:

At central point on screen, path difference is zero for all wavelength. So, central bright fringe is white and other fringes
depend on wavelength as β = λD/d.

Therefore, other fringes will be coloured.

Question6
An unpolarised light beam strikes a glass surface at Brewster's angle.
Then

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Options:

A.

The reflected light will be partially polarised.

B.

The refracted light will be completely polarised.

C.

Both the reflected and refracted light will be completely polarised.

D.

The reflected light will be completely polarised but the refracted light will be partially polarised.

Answer: D

Solution:

According to Brewster's law, reflected rays are completely polarized and refracted rays are partially polarized.

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Question7
Light travels a distance x in time t1 in air and 10x in time t2 in another
denser medium. What is the critical angle for this medium?

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Options:

A.
B.

C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question8
Two thin lenses are of same focal lengths (f), but one is convex and the
other one is concave. When they are placed in contact with each other,
the equivalent focal length of the combination will be
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Options:

A.

f/4

B.
f/2

C.
Infinite

D.
Zero

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question9
In the figure shown here, what is the equivalent focal length of the
combination of lenses (Assume that all layers are thin)?

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Options:

A.
−40cm

B.

−100cm

C.
−50cm

D.

40cm

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question10
For Young's double slit experiment, two statements are given below:

Statement I : If screen is moved away from the plane of slits, angular

separation of the fringes remains constant.
Statement II : If the monochromatic source is replaced by another
monochromatic source of larger wavelength, the angular separation of
fringes decreases.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below:

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Options:

A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

B.

Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

C.

Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question11
A lens is made up of 3 different transparent media as shown in figure. A
point object O is placed on its axis beyond 2f. How many real images will
be obtained on the other side?

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Options:

A.
2

B.
1

C.
5

D.

Answer: D

Solution:
Since lens is made of three materials so three µ and hence three images.

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Question12
E0 and µ0 are the electric permittivity and magnetic permeability of free
space respectively. If the corresponding quantities of a medium
are 2E0 and 1.5µ0 respectively, the refractive index of the medium will
nearly be :

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Options:

A.

√2

B.

√3

C.
3

D.
2

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question13
A horizontal ray of light is incident on the right angled prism with prism
angle 6∘. If the refractive index of the material of the prism is 1.5 , then
the angle of emergence will be:
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Options:

A.

9∘

B.

10∘

C.

4∘

D.

6∘

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question14
Which set of colours will come out in air for a situation shown in figure?

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Options:

A.
Yellow, Orange and Red

B.
All

C.

Orange, Red and Violet

D.
Blue, Green and Yellow

Answer: A

Solution:

Yellow, orange, red emerge from air.

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Question15
An object is mounted on a wall. Its image of equal size is to be obtained
on a parallel wall with the help of a convex lens placed between these
walls. The lens is kept at distance x in front of the second wall. The
required focal length of the lens will be :

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Options:

A.
less than x/4

B.

more than x/4 but less than x/2

C.
x/2

D.

x/4

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question16
During a cloudy day, a primary and a secondary rainbow may be created,
then the :
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Options:

A. secondary rainbow is due to single reflection and is formed above the primary one.

B. primary rainbow is due to double internal reflection and is formed above the secondary one,

C. primary rainbow is due to double internal reflection and is formed below the secondary one.

D. secondary rainbow is due to double internal reflection and is formed above the primary one.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

Primary rainbow is formed due to 1st TIR while secondary rainbow is formed after 2nd TIR.
Secondary rainbow form above the primary rainbow

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Question17
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 :
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Options:

A. (a), (b) and (d)

B. (a), (b) and (c)

C. (b), (c) and (d)

D. (c), (d) and (a)

Answer: A

Solution:

In normal adjustment of Astronomical Telescope final image is formed at infinity \& inverted image is formed.

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Question18
If the screen is moved away from the plane of the slits in a Young's
double slit experiment,
then the :
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Options:

A. linear separation of the fringes decreases

B. angular separation of the fringes increases

C. angular separation of the fringes decreases

D. linear separation of the fringes increases

Answer: D

Solution:

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Question19
After passing through a polariser a linearly polarised light of intensity I
is incident on an analyser making an angle of 30∘ with that of the
polariser. The intensity of light emitted from the analyser will be:
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Options:

A. 2I
3

I
B. 2

I
C.
3

D. 3I
4

Answer: D

Solution:

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Question20
A biconvex lens has radii of curvature, 20cm each. If the refractive index
of the material of the lens is 1.5, the power of the lens is
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Options:

A. +2 D

B. +20 D

C. +5D

D. Infinity

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question21
In a Young's double slit experiment, a student observes 8 fringes in a
certain segment of screen when a monochromatic light of 600nm
wavelength is used. If the wavelength of light is changed to 400nm, then
the number of fringes he would observe in the same region of the screen
is
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Options:

A. 6

B. 8

C. 9

D. 12

Answer: D
Solution:

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Question22
A light ray falls on a glass surface of refractive index √3 , at an angle
∘
60 . The angle between the refracted and reflected rays would be
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Options:
∘
A. 30
∘
B. 60
∘
C. 90
∘
D. 120

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question23
Two transparent media A and B are separated by a plane boundary. The
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speed of light in those media are 1.5 × 10 m ∕ s and 2.0 × 10 m ∕ s,
respectively. The critical angle for a ray of light for these two media is
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Options:
−1
A. sin (0.500)
−1
B. tan (0.500)
−1
C. sin (0.750)
−1
D. tan (0.750)

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question24
Find the value of the angle of emergence from the prism. Refractive
index of the glass is √3 .
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Options:

A. 60°

B. 30°

C. 45°

D. 90°

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
From the ray diagram shown in the figure.
At point P, from Snell's law

sin i µair
=
sin r µPrism
sin 30° 1
⇒ = ( ∠r = ∠θ emergent angle)
sin e √3
1
⇒sin e = √3 .
2
⇒∠e = 60°

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Question25
A convex lens 'A' of focal length 20 cm and a concave lens 'B' of focal
length 5 cm are kept along the same axis with a distance 'd' between
them. If a parallel beam of light falling on 'A' leaves 'B' as a parallel
beam, then the distance 'd' in cm will be
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Options:

A. 25

B. 15

C. 50

D. 30

Answer: B

Solution:
Parallel beam of light after refraction from convex lens converge at the focus of convex lens. In question it is given light
after refraction pass through concave lens becomes parallel. Therefore light refracted from convex lens virtually meet at
focus of concave lens.
According to above ray diagram d = f A − f B
= 20 − 5 = 15 cm

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Question26
A lens of large focal length and large aperture is best suited as an
objective of an astronomical telescope since
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Options:

A. A large aperture contributes to the quality and visibility of the images.

B. A large area of the objective ensures better light gathering power.

C. A large aperture provides a better resolution.

D. All of the above

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
With larger aperture of objective lens, the light gathering power in telescope is high.
Also, the resolving power or the ability to observe two objects distinctly also depends on the diameter of the objective.
Thus objective of large diameter is preferred.
Also, with large diameters fainter objects can be observed. Hence it also contributes to the better quality and visibility of
images.
Hence, all options are correct.

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Question27
A point object is placed at a distance of 60 cm from a convex lens of
focal length 30 cm. If a plane mirror were put perpendicular to the
principal axis of the lens and at a distance of 40 cm from it, the final
image would be formed at a distance of
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Options:

A. 20 cm from the lens, it would be a real image

B. 30 cm from the lens, it would be a real image

C. 30 cm from the plane mirror, it would be a virtual image

D. 20 cm from the plane mirror, it would be a virtual image

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Using lens formula for first refraction from convex lens
1 1 1
− =
v1 u f
v1 = ?, u = −60 cm, f = 30 cm
1 1 1
⇒ + = ⇒ v1 = 60 cm
v1 60 30

I 1 here is first image by lens

The plane mirror will produce an image at distance 20 cm to left of it.
For second refraction from convex lens,
u = –20 cm, v = ? , f = 30 cm
1 1 1 1 1 1
− = ⇒ + =
v u f v 20 30
1 1 1
⇒ = − ⇒ v = −60cm
v 30 20
Thus the final image is virtual and at a distance, 60 – 40 = 20 cm from plane mirro

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Question28
In Young's double slit experiment, if the separation between coherent
sources is halved and the distance of the screen from the coherent
sources is doubled, then the fringe width becomes :
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Options:
A. half

B. four times

C. one-fourth

D. double

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
λD
(b) Fringe width β =
d
Here, λ = wavelength of light from coherent
sources, D = distance of screen from the coherent sources,
d = separation between coherent sources
d
When, d ′ = and D′ = 2D
2
′ λ(2D) 4λD
New Fringe width, β = =
d ∕2 d
⇒β′ = 4β
Fringe width becomes 4 times.

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Question29
The Brewsters angle ib for an interface should be
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Options:

A. 30∘ < ib < 45∘

B. 45∘ < ib < 90∘

C. ib = 90∘

D. 0∘ < ib < 30∘

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
(b) According to Brewster's law, when a beam of unpolarised light is reflected from a transparent medium of refractive
index (µ2),
the reflected light is completely polarised at certain angle of incidence called the angle of polarisation (ib).
µ
tan ib = 2
µ1
For air, µ1 = 1
∴tan ib = µ2 > 1
⇒tan ib > 1 ⇒ 90∘ > ib > 45∘
Question30
Assume that light of wavelength 600nm is coming from a star. The limit
of resolution of telescope whose objective has a diameter of 2m is:
(2020)

Options:

A. 1.83 × 10−7rad

B. 7.32 × 10−7rad
−7
C. 6.00 × 10 rad
−7
D. 3.66 × 10 rad

Answer: D

Solution:

(d) Given:
Wavelength, λ = 600nm = 600 × 10−9m
and diameter of objective, d = 2m
Limit of resolution of telescope,
1.22λ 1.22 × 600 × 10−9
θ= = = 3.66 × 10−7rad
d 2

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Question31
A ray is incident at an angle of incidence i on one surface of a small
angle prism (with angle of prism A ) and emerges normally from the
opposite surface. If the refractive index of the material of the prism is
µ, then the angle of incidence is nearly equal to :
[2020]
Options:

2A
A. µ

B. µA

C. µA
2

D. A
2µ

Answer: B

Solution:
(b) Light ray emerges normally from another surface, hence, e (angle of emergence) = 0
∴r2 = 0 r1 + r2 = A ⇒ r1 = A
µ1 ⋅ sin i = µ2 ⋅ sin r

Applying Snell's law on first surface PQ

⇒µ1 ⋅ sin i = µ2 ⋅ sin r1 ⇒ sin i = µ sin A
For small angles (sin θ ≈ θ)
∴i = µA

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Question32
Pick the wrong answer in the context with rainbow.
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Options:

A. Rainbow is a combined effect of dispersion, refraction and reflection of sunlight.

B. When the light rays undergo two internal reflections in a water drop, a secondary rainbow is
formed.

C. The order of colours is reversed in the secondary rainbow.

D. An observer can see a rainbow when his front is towards the sun.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
An observer can see a rainbow only when his back is towards the sun.

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Question33
Which colour of the light has the longest wavelength?
(NEET 2019)

Options:

A. violet
B. red

C. blue

D. green

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Red light of the visible spectrum is having a maximum wavelength of about 650 nm

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Question34
In total internal reflection when the angle of incidence is equal to the
critical angle for the pair of media in contact, what will be angle of
refraction?
(NEET 2019)

Options:

A. 90∘

B. 180∘
∘
C. 0

D. equal to angle of incidence

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
When the angle of refraction is equal to 90°, the angle of incidence is called the critical angle.

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Question35
Two similar thin equi-convex lenses, of focal length f each, are kept
coaxially in contact with each other such that the focal length of the
combination is F 1. When the space between the two lenses is filled with
glycerin (which has the same refractive index (µ = 1.5) as that of glass)
then the equivalent focal length is F 2. The ratio F 1 : F 2 will be
(NEET 2019)
Options:

A. 3: 4
B. 2: 1

C. 1: 2

D. 2: 3 .

Answer: C

Solution:

According to lens maker's formula

1
f
= (µ − 1)
1
−(
R1 R2
1
)
1
f
= (µ − 1)
1
R (
− 1−R = (1.5 − 1) ) 2
R
=
1
R ( )
Two similar equi-convex lenses of focal length f each are held in contact with each other.
The focal length F 1 of the combination is given by
1 1 1 2 f R
= + = ;F1= = .....(i)
F1 f f f 2 2
For glycerin in between lenses, there are three lenses, one concave and two convex.
Focal length of the concave lens is given by
1
f′
= (1.5 − 1)
−2
R (
=− )
1
R
Now, equivalent focal length of the combination is,

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
= + + ; = − + =
F2 f f′ f F2 R R R R
F 2 = R .....(ii)
F 1
Dividing equation(i) by (ii), we get 1 =
F2 2

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Question36
In a double slit experiment, when light of wavelength 400nm was used,
the angular width of the first minima formed on a screen placed 1m
away, was found to be 0.2∘ . What will be the angular width of the first
minima, if the entire experimental apparatus is immersed in water?
(µ water = 4 ∕ 3)
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Options: ©

A. 0.1∘

B. 0.266∘
C. 0.15∘

D. 0.05∘

Answer: C

Solution:

λ
Angular width for first minima in Young's double slit experiment, θ =
a
For given value of a, θ ∝ λ
θ λ λ θ 0.2°
= = = µ ⇒θw = = = 0.15°
θw λw λ µ 4
µ 3

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Question37
An equiconvex lens has power P. It is cut into two symmetrical halves by
a plane containing the principal axis. The power of one part will be
(OD NEET 2019)

Options:

A. 0
P
B. 2

C. P
4

D. P

Answer: D

Solution:

When an equiconvex lens is cut into two symmetrical halves along the principal axis,
then there will be no change in focal length of the lens.
1
∴ Power of lens, P =
f
So, the power of each part will be P.

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Question38
In a Young' double slit experiment if there is no initial phase difference
between the light from the two slits, a point on the screen
corresponding to the fifth minimum has path difference.
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Options:

λ
A. 5 2

B. 10 λ
2

λ
C. 9 2

λ
D. 11 2

Answer: C

Solution:

Given, there is no initial phase difference.

∴ Initial phase = δ = 0
2π
Again, phase difference = × path difference
λ
2π λ
⇒δ′ = × Δx ⇒Δx = × δ′
λ 2π
Now, for the fifth minima we will consider n = 4 as initial phase difference is zero.
∴ For fifth minimum, δ = (8 + 1)π = 9π
λ 9λ
∴ Path difference, Δx = × 9π =
2π 2

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Question39
The refractive index of the material of a prism is √2 and the angle of the
prism is 30∘ . One of the two refracting surfaces of the prism is made a
mirror inwards, by silver coating. A beam of monochromatic light
entering the prism from the other face will retrace its path (after
reflection from the silvered surface) if its angle of incidence on the
prism is
(NEET 2018)
Options:
∘
A. 60
∘
B. 45

C. 30∘

D. zero.

Answer: B

Solution:
For retracing the path shown in figure, light ray should be incident normally on the silvered face. Applying Snell's law at
point M ,
sin i √ 1
= 2 ⇒ sin i = √2 ×
sin 30° 1 2
1
sin i = i . e., i = 45°
√2

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Question40
An object is placed at a distance of 40cm from a concave mirror of focal
length 15cm. If the object is displaced through a distance of 20cm
towards the mirror, the displacement of the image will be
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Options:

A. 30cm away from the mirror

B. 36cm away from the mirror

C. 30cm towards the mirror

D. 36cm towards the mirror.

Answer: B

Solution:

Using mirror formula,

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
= + ;− = − ⇒ = +
f v1 u1 15 v1 40 v1 −15 40
v1 = −24cmWhen object is displaced by 20cm towards mirror. Now, u2 = −20cm
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
= + ; = − ⇒ = − ;
f v2 u2 −15 v2 20 v2 20 15
v2 = −60 cm
So, the image will be shift away from mirror by (60 − 24) cm = 36 cm

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Question41
Unpolarised light is incident from air on a plane surface of a material of
refractive index µ. At a particular angle of incidence i it is found that
the reflected and refracted rays are perpendicular to each other. Which
of the following options is correct for this situation?
(NEET 2018)
Options:

A. Reflected light is polarised with its electric vector parallel to the plane of incidence

B. Reflected light is polarised with its electric vector perpendicular to the plane of incidence

C. i = sin
−1
( )1
µ

D. i = tan
−1
( ) 1
µ

Answer: B

Solution:

When reflected light and refracted light are perpendicular, reflected light is polarised with electric field vector
perpendicular to the plane of incidence. Also, tan i = µ( Brewster angle )

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Question42
In Young's double slit experiment the separation d between the slits is
2mm the wavelength λ of the light used is 5896 AA and distance D
between the screen and slits is 100cm. It is found that the angular
∘
width of the fringes is 0.20 . To increase the fringe angular width to
0.21∘ (with same λ and D ) the separation between the slits needs to be
changed to
(NEET 2018)

Options:

A. 1.8mm

B. 1.9mm

C. 2.1mm

D. 1.7mm.
Answer: B

Solution:

λ
Angular width =
d
λ λ
0.20° = and 0.21° =
2mm d
0.20 d
Dividing we get, =
0.21 2mm
∴ d = 1.9mm
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Question43
An astronomical refracting telescope will have large angular
magnification and high angular resolution, when it has an objective lens
of
(NEET 2018)

Options:

A. small focal length and large diameter

B. large focal length and small diameter

C. large focal length and large diameter

D. small focal length and small diameter.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
f0
For telescope, angular magnification =
fe
D
Angular resolution = should be large.
1.22λ
So, objective lens should have large focal length (f 0) and large diameter D for large angular magnification and high
angular resolution.

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Question44
The ratio of resolving powers of an optical microscope for two
wavelengths λ1 = 4000Å and λ2 = 6000Å is
(2017 NEET)

Options:
A. 9 : 4

B. 3 : 2

C. 16 : 81

D. 8 : 27

Answer: B

Solution:
The resolving power of an optical microscope,
2µsinθ RP1 6000 3
RP = ;∴ = =
λ RP2 4000 2

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Question45
Young’s double slit experiment is first performed in air and then in a
medium other than air. It is found that 8th bright fringe in the medium
lies where 5th dark fringe lies in air. The refractive index of the medium
is nearly
(2017 NEET)

Options:

A. 1.59

B. 1.69

C. 1.78

D. 1.25

Answer: C

Solution:

Position of 8th bright fringe in medium,

8λmD
x=
d
Position of 5th dark fringe in air,

x′ =
(
5−
1
λ D
2 air
=
) 4.5λairD
d d
Given x = x′
8λmD 4.5λairD
∴ =
d d
λair 8
µm = = ≈ 1.78
λm 4.5

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Question46
A beam of light from a source L is incident normally on a plane mirror
fixed at a certain distance x from the source. The beam is reflected back
as a spot on a scale placed just above the source L. When the mirror is
rotated through a small angle θ, the spot of the light is found to move
through a distance y on the scale. The angle θ is
(2017 NEET)
Options:

A. y
x

B. x
2y

x
C. y

D. y
2x

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
When mirror is rotated by θ angle reflected ray will be rotated by 2θ
y
For small angle θ,tan2θ ≈ 2θ =
x
y
∴θ =
2x

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Question47
A thin prism having refracting angle 10° is made of glass of refractive
index 1.42. This prism is combined with another thin prism of glass of
refractive index 1.7. This combination produces dispersion without
deviation. The refracting angle of second prism should be
(2017 NEET)
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Options:

A. 6°

B. 8°

C. 10

D. 4°

Answer: A

Solution:

The condition for dispersion without deviation is

given as (µ − 1)A = (µ′ − 1)A′
Given µ = 1.42, A = 10°, µ′ = 1.7, A′ = ?
∴(1.42 − 1) × 10 = (1.7 − 1)A′
(0.42) × 10 = 0.7 × A′
0.42 × 10
or, A′ = = 6°
0.7

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Question48
Two polaroid's P1 and P2 are placed with their axis perpendicular to
each other. Unpolarised light I 0 is incident on P1.A third polaroid P3 is
kept in between P1 and P2 such that its axis makes an angle 45° with
that of P1. The intensity of transmitted light through P2 is
(2017 NEET)

Options:

I0
A. 4

I
B. 80

I0
C. 16

I
D. 20

Answer: B

Solution:

The intensity of transmitted light through P 1

 I0
I1=
2
The intensity of transmitted light through P3
I I I
I 2 = I 1cos245° = 0
1 2
2 √2 ( )
= 0⋅ = 0
2 2
1
4

Angle between polaroids P3 and P2 = (90° − 45°) = 45°

∴ Intensity of transm itted light through P2
I I
I 3 = I 2cos245° = 0
4 √2
1 2
( )
= 0
8

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Question49
A small coin is resting on the bottom of a beaker filled with liquid. A ray
of light from the coin travels upto the surface of the liquid and moves
along its surface. How fast is the light travelling in the liquid?
(2007)

Options:

A. 2.4 × 108 m ∕ s

B. 3.0 × 108 m ∕ s

C. 1.2 × 108 m ∕ s

D. 1.8 × 108 m ∕ s

Answer: D

Solution:

3 3
From figure, sin C = =
√ (4)
2
+ (3)
2 5
where C is the critical angle. Also, sin C = l µa
sin C = 1aµ
l
[ since l µ =
a
1
aµ
l
]
velocity of light in air (c)
Also aµl =
velocity of light in liquid (v)
v v
∴ sin C = =
c 3 × 10
8

3
or, v = 3 × 108 × = 1.8 × 108ms−1
5

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Question50
Match the corresponding entries of column 1 with column 2. [Where m
is the magnification produced by the mirror]

(2016 NEET Phase-I)

Options:

A. A→ p and s; B → q and r; C → q and s; D → q and r

B. A → r and s; B → q and s; C → q and r; D → p and s

C. A → q and r; B → q and r; C → q and s; D → p and s

D. A → p and r; B → p and s; C → p and q; D → r and s

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
v
Magnification in the mirror, m = −
u
m = −2 ⇒ v = 2u
As v and u have same signs so the mirror is concave and image formed is real.
1 u
m=− ⇒v= ⇒
2 2
Concave mirror and real image
m = +2 ⇒ v = −2u
As v and u have different signs but magnification is 2 so the mirror is concave and image formed is virtual.
1 u
m=+ ⇒v=−
2 2
As v and u have different signs with magnification
1
2 ( )
so the mirror is convex and image formed is virtual.

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Question51
In a diffraction pattern due to a single slit of width a, the first minimum
is observed at an angle 30° when light of wavelength 5000 Å is incident
on the slit. The first secondary maximum is observed at an angle of
(2016 NEET Phase-I)

Options:

A. sin−1 1 ( )
2

B. sin−1 3
4 ( )
C. sin
−1
( )
1
4

D. sin−1 2 ( )
3

Answer: B

Solution:

For first minimum, the path difference between extreme waves, asinθ = λ
1
Here,θ = 30° ⇒ sinθ =
2
∴a = 2λ........(i)
For first secondary maximum, the path difference between extreme waves
3 3
asinθ′ = λ or (2λ)sinθ′ = λ [Using eqn. (i)]
2 2
3
or sinθ′ = ∴ θ′ = sin
4
−1 3
4 ( )
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Question52
The intensity at the maximum in a Young’s double slit experiment is
I 0.Distance between two slits is d = 5λ., where λ. is the wavelength of
light used in the experiment. What will be the intensity in front of one
of the slits on the screen placed at a distance D = 10d ?
(2016 NEET Phase-I)

Options:

A. 3 I 0
4

I
B. 20
C. I 0

I
D. 40

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
d
Here, d = 5λ, D = 10d , y = .
2
d
Resultant Intensity at y = ,I =?
2 y
The path difference between two waves at
d
y=
2
d
d ×
y 2 d 5λ λ
Δx = d tanθ = d × = = = =
D 10d 20 20 4

2π π
Corresponding phase difference,ϕ = Δx =
λ 2
Now, maximum intensity in Young’s double slit experiment,
I max = I 1 + I 2 + 2I 1I 2
I 0 = 4I (∵I 1 = I 1 = I )
I0
∴I =
4
π I
Required intensity I y = I 1 + I 2 + 2I 1I 2cos = 2I = 0
2 2

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Question53
A astronomical telescope has objective and eyepiece of focal lengths 40
cm and 4 cm respectively. To view an object 200 cm away from the
objective, the lenses must be separated by a distance
(2016 NEET Phase-I)

Options:

A. 50.0 cm

B. 54.0 cm

C. 37.3 cm

D. 46.0 cm

Answer: B

Solution:
Here, f 0 = 40cm, f e = 4cm
Tube length(l = Distance between lenses = vo + f e
For objective lens,
u0 = −200cm, v0 = ?
1 1 1 1 1 1
− = or − =
vo uo fo vo −200 40
1 1 1 4
or = − = ∴ vo = 50cm
vo 40 200 200
∴l = 50 + 4 = 54cm

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Question54
The angle of incidence for a ray of light at a refracting surface of a
prism is 45°. The angle of prism is 60°. If the ray suffers minimum
deviation through the prism, the angle of minimum deviation and
refractive index of the material of the prism respectively, are
(2016 NEET Phase-I)

Options:

A. 45°, √2

B. 30°, 1
√2

C. 45°, 1
√2

D. 30°, √2

Answer: D

Solution:

Given i = 45°, A = 60°

Since the ray undergoes minimum deviation, therefore, angle of emergence from second face,e = i = 45°
∴δm = i + e − A = 45° + 45° − 60° = 30°

µ=
sin ( A +2 δ ) = sin ( 60° +2 30° )
m

sin ( A2 ) sin ( 60°

2 )

sin45° 1 2
= = × = √2
sin30° √2 1

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Question55

Two identical glass (µ g = 3

2 ) equiconvex lenses of focal length l each
are kept in contact. The space between the two lenses is filled with
water (µ w = 4
3 ) . The focal length of the combination is
(2016 NEET Phase-II)
 ©

Options:

A. f
3

B. f

C. 4f
3

3f
D. 4

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
3 4
Here,µg = ,µ =
2 w 3
Focal length (f) of glass convex lens is given by
1
f
= (µg − 1) ( )
R
2

or =
1
f (3
2
−1 )2
R
=
1
R
or f = R...........(i)
Focal length (f') of water filled concave lens is given by
1
f′
= (µw − 1) − ( 2
R )
or
1
f′
= ( 4
3
−1 )(
−
2
R )
2 2
=− =− [Using eqn. (i)]
3R 3f
Equivalent focal length (f eq) of lens system
1 1 2 1 3−2+3 4
= − + = =
f eq f 3f f 3f 3f
3f
∴f eq =
4

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Question56
An air bubble in a glass slab with refractive index 1.5 (near normal
incidence) is 5 cm deep when viewed from one surface and 3 cm deep
when viewed from the opposite face. The thickness (in cm) of the slab is
(2016 NEET Phase-II)

©
Options:

A. 8

B. 10

C. 12

D. 16

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

Here µ = 1..5
l = length of the slab
x = position of air bubble fro one side
As per question, total apparent length of slab = 5 + 3
x (1 − x)
or + =8
µ µ
l
or = 8 ∴l = 8µ = 8 × 1.5 = 12cm
µ

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Question57
The interference pattern is obtained with two coherent light sources of
I max − I min
intensity ratio n. In the interference pattern the ratio I max + I min
will be
(2016 NEET Phase-II)

Options:

√n
A. n + 1

2√n
B. n + 1

√n
C.
(n + 1)2

2√n
D.
(n + 1)2

Answer: B

Solution:
 I1
Here, =n
I2

( ) ( ) (
2 2
I max √I 1 + √I 2 √I 1/I 2 + 1
)
2
√n + 1
= = =
I min √I 1 − √I 2 √I 1/I 2 − 1 √n − 1

I max
−1
I max − I min I min
=
I max + I min I max
+1
I min

( √√nn +− 11 )
2
−1
(√n + 1)2 − (√n − 1)2
=
( √√nn +− 11 ) (√n + 1)2 − (√n − 1)2
2
+1

4√n 2√n
= =
2(n + 1) n+1

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Question58
A person can see clearly objects only when they lie between 50 cm and
400 cm from his eyes. In order to increase the maximum distance of
distinct vision to infinity, the type and power of the correcting lens, the
person has to use, will be
(2016 NEET Phase-II)

Options:

A. convex, +2.25 diopter

B. concave, -0.25 diopter

C. concave, -0.2 diopter

D. convex,+0.15 diopter

Answer: B

Solution:
Here, u = 400cm = 4m, v = ∞, f = ?
1 1 1
Using lens formula, − =
v u f
1 1 1
or − = or f = −4m
∞ 4 f
Lens should be concave.
1 1
Power of lens = = = −0.25D
f −4

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Question59
A linear aperture whose width is 0.02 cm is placed immediately in front
of a lens of focal length 60 cm.The aperture is illuminated normally by a
parallel beam of wavelength 5 × 10−5cm.The distance of the first dark
band of the diffraction pattern from the centre of the screen is
(2016 NEET Phase-II)

Options:

A. 0.10 cm

B. 0.25 cm

C. 0.20 cm

D. 0.15 cm

Answer: D

Solution:

−4
Here, a = 0.02cm = 2 × 10 m
−5 −7
λ = 5 × 10 cm = 5 × 10 m
D = 60cm = 0.6m
Position of first minima on the diffraction pattern,
−7
Dλ 0.6 × 5 × 10
y1 = = −4
= 0.15cm
a 2 × 10

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Question60
For a parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelength ′λ′,
diffraction is produced by a single slit whose width ′a′ is of the order of
the wave length of the light.If 'D' is the distance of the screen from the
slit, the width of the central maxima will be
(2015 Cancelled)
Options:

A. Da
λ

2Da
B. λ

C. 2Dλ
a

D. Dλ
a

Answer: C

Solution:
Given situation is shown in the figure. For central maxima,
 λ
sinθ =
a
Also,θ is very-very small so
y
sinθ = tanθ =
D
y λ λD
∴ = ,y=
D a a
2λD
Width of central maxima = 2y = .
a

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Question61
Two identical thin plano-convex glass lenses (refractive index 1.5) each
having radius of curvature of 20 cm are placed with their convex
surfaces in contact at the centre. The intervening space is filled with oil
of refractive index 1.7. The focal length of the combination is
(2015 Cancelled)
Options:

A. -50 cm

B. 50 cm

C. -20 cm

D. -25 cm

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

Given combination is equivalent to three lenses. In which two are plano-convex with refractive index 1.5 and one is
concave lens of refractive index 1.7
Using lens maker formula,
1
f
= (µ − 1)
1
−(
R1 R2
1
)
For plano-convex lens
R1 = ∞, R2 = −20cm
∴
1
f1
=
1
f2
= (1.5 − 1)
1
−
1
∞ −20 ( ) = 0.5
20
=
1
40

So, f 1 = f 2 = 40cm
For concave lens,
µ = 1.7, R1 = −20cm, R2 = 20cm

∴
1
f3
= (1.7 − 1)
1
−(1
−20 20 )
= 0.7 × ( −2
20 )
=−
7
100
100
So, f 3 = − cm
7
Equivalent focal length (f eq) of the system is given by
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
= + + = + +
f eq f1 f3 f2 40 −100 ∕ 7 40

1 7 2 1
= − =− =−
20 100 100 50
∴f eq = −50cm

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Question62
In a double slit experiment, the two slits are 1 mm apart and the screen
is placed 1 m away. A monochromatic light of wavelength 500 nm is
used. What will be the width of each slit for obtaining ten maxima of
double slit within the central maxima of single slit pattern?
(2015 Cancelled)

Options:

A. 0.5 mm

B. 0.02 mm

C. 0.2 mm

D. 0.1 mm

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
For double slit experiment,
d = 1mm = 1 × 10−3, D = 1m, λ = 500 × 10−9m

Dλ
Fringe width β =
d
2λD
Width of central maxima in a single slit =
a
As per question,
width of central maxima of single slit pattern = width of 10 maxima of double slit pattern
2λD
a
= 10
λD
d ( )
2d 2 × 10−3
⇒a = = = 0.2 × 10−3m = 0.2mm
10 10

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Question63
The refracting angle of a prism is A, and refractive index of the material
of the prism is cot (A/2). The angle of minimum deviation is
(2015 Cancelled)

Options:

A. 90° − A

B. 180° + 2A

C. 180° − 3A

D. 180° − 2A

Answer: D

Solution:

µ=
sin ( A +2D ) m

A
sin
2

A
⇒cot =
sin ( A +2D ) m

2 A
sin
2

cos
A
2
=
sin
A + Dm
2
( )
A A
sin sin
2 2

sin (π
2
−
A
2
= sin)
A + Dm
2
( )
π A A D
⇒ − = + m
2 2 2 2
Dm = π − 2A
D3 = 180∘ − 2A

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Question64
A beam of light consisting of red, green and blue colours is incident on
a right angled prism. The refractive index of the material of the prism
for the above red, green and blue wavelengths are 1.39, 1.44 and 1.47
respectively. The prism will
(2015)
Options:

A. not separate the three colours at all

B. separate the red colour part from the green and blue colours

C. separate the blue colour part from the red and green colours

D. separate all the three colours from one another

Answer: B

Solution:

As beam of light is incident normally on the face AB of the right angled prism ABC, so no refraction occurs at face AB and
it passes straight and strikes the face AC at an angle of incidence i = 45°.
For total reflection to take place at face AC,
i > ic or sini > sinic
where ic is the critical angle
1
But as here i = 45° and sinic =
µ
1 1 1
∴sin45° > or > or µ > √2 = 1.414
µ √2 µ
As µred ( = 1.39) < µ( = 1.414) while µgreen( = 1.44) and µbl ue( = 1.47) > µ( = 1.414), so only red colour will be
transmitted through face AC while green and blue colours will suffer total internal reflection. So the prism will separate
red colour from the green and blue colours as shown in the following figure.

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Question65
At the first minimum adjacent to the central maximum of a single-slit
diffraction pattern, the phase difference between the Huygen’s wavelet
from the edge of the slit and the wavelet from the midpoint of the slit is
(2015)
Options:

A. π radian
B. π
8
radian

π
C. 4 radian

D. π radian
2

Answer: A

Solution:

The situation is shown in the figure.

In figure A and B represent the edges of the slit AB of width a and C represents the midpoint of the slit.
For the first minimum at P,
asinθ = λ..........(i)
where λ is the wavelength of light.
The path difference between the wavelets from A to C is
a 1 λ
Δx = sinθ = (asinθ) = (Using (i))
2 2 2
The corresponding phase difference Δϕ is
2π 2π λ
Δϕ = Δx = × =π
λ λ 2

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Question66
In an astronomical telescope in normal adjustment a straight black line
of length L is drawn on inside part of objective lens. The eye-piece forms
a real image of this line. The length of this image is /. The magnification
of the telescope is
(2015)
Options:

A. L +I
L−I

B. L
I

C. L
I
+1

D. L
I
−1

Answer: B

Solution:
The situation is shown in the figure.

Let f o and f e be the focal lengths of the objective and eyepiece respectively.
For normal adjustment distance of the objective from the eyepiece (tube length) = f o + f e
Treating the line on the objective as the object and eyepiece as the lens
∴u = −(f o + f e) and f = f 3
1 1 1 1 1 1
As − = ∴ − =
v u f v −(f o + f e) fe
1 1 1 f +fe−fe fo
= − = o =
v fe fo+fe f e(f o + f e) f e(f o + f e)

f e(f o + f e)
or v =
fo
f e(f o + f e)
I v fe
f f L
Thus, = = = e or o = ..........(i)
L |u| (f o + f e) fo fe I
∴The magnification of the telescope in normal adjustment is
f L
m= o= (Using (i))
fe I

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Question67
Two slits in Youngs experiment have widths in the ratio 1:25. The ratio
I
of intensity at the maxima and minima in the interference pattern, I max is
min

(2015)

Options:

49
A. 121

B. 4
9

C. 9
4

D. 121
9

Answer: C

Solution:
As, intensity I ∝ width of slit W
Also,intensity I ∝ square of amplitude A
 I1 W1 A12
∴ = =
I2 W2 A22
W1 1
But = (given)
W2 25
A12 A
∴
A22
=
1
25
or 1 =
A2 √ 251 = 15
( )
A1 2
2 +1
I max (A + A2) A2
∴ = 1 =
I min (A1 − A2)2
( )
A1 2
−1
A2

( ) ( )
1 2 6 2
+1
5 5 36 9
= = = =
( ) ( ) 16 4
1 2 4 2
−1 −
5 5

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Question68
A beam of light of λ = 600nm from a distant source falls on a single slit
1 mm wide and the resulting diffraction pattern is observed on a screen
2 m away. The distance between first dark fringes on either side of the
central bright fringe is
(2014)

Options:

A. 1.2 cm

B. 1.2 mm

C. 2.4 cm

D. 2.4 mm

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Here, λ = 600nm = 600 × 10−9m
−3
a = 1mm = 10 . D = 2m
Distance between the first dark fringes on either side of the central bright fringe is also the width of central maximum.
2λD
Width of central maximum =
a
−9
2 × 600 × 10 m × 2m
=
10−3m
24 × 10 m = 2.4 × 10−3m = 2.4mm
−4

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Question69
In the Young’s double slit experiment, the intensity of light at a point on
the screen where the path difference λ is K,(λ being the wavelength of
 λ
light used). The intensity at a point where the path difference is 4
will
be
(2014)

Options:

A. K

B. K
4

C. K2

D. zero

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Intensity at any point on the screen is
ϕ
I = 4I 0cos2
2
where I 0 0 is the intensity of either wave and ϕ is the phase difference between two waves.
2π
Phase difference,ϕ = × Path difference
λ
When path difference is λ, then
2π
ϕ= × λ = 2π
λ
∴I = 4I 0cos2
2π
2 ( )
= 4I 0cos2(π) = 4I 0 = K ........(i)

λ
When path difference is , then
4
2π λ π
ϕ= × =
λ 4 2
∴I = 4I 0cs2 π
4 ( )
= 2I 0 =
K
2
[Using (i)]

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Question70
If the focal length of objective lens is increased then magnifying power
of
(2014)

Options:

A. microscope will increase but that of telescope decrease.

B. microscope and telescope both will increase.

C. microscope and telescope both will decrease.

D. microscope will decrease but that of telescope will increase.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Magnifying power of a microscope,
m= ( )( )
L
fo
D
fo
where f o and f e are the focal lengths of the objective and eyepiece respectively and L is the distance between their focal
points and
D is the least distance of distinct vision.
If f o increases, then m will decrease.
f
Magnifying power of a telescope, m = 0
fe
where f o and f e are the focal lengths of the objective and eyepiece respectively.
IIf f o increases, then m will increase.

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Question71
The angle of a prism is A. One of its refracting surfaces is silvered. Light
rays falling at an angle of incidence 2A on the first surface returns back
through the same path after suffering reflection at the silvered surface.
The refractive index µ, of the prism is
(2014)
Options:

A. 2 sinA

B. 2 cosA

C. 1
2
cosA

D. tanA

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

On reflection from the silvered surface, the incident ray will retrace its path, if it falls normally on the surface.
By geometry, r = A
Applying Snell’s law at surface PQ,
1sini = µsinr
 sini sin2A 2sinAcosA
µ= = = = 2cosA
sinr sinA sinA

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Question72
A piano convex lens fits exactly into a piano concave lens. Their plane
surfaces are parallel to each other. If lenses are made of different
materials of refractive indices µ1 and µ2 and R is the radius of curvature
of the curved surface of the lenses, then the focal length of the
combination is
(2013 NEET)
Options:

R
A.
(µ1 − µ2)

2R
B.
(µ2 − µ1)

R
C.
2(µ1 + µ2)

R
D.
2(µ1 − µ2)

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The combination of two lenses 1 and 2 is as shown in figure

According to Lens maker formula, we have,

1
f
= (µ − 1) ( R1 − R1 )
1 2
For Plano-convex lens, R1 = ∞
R2 = −R

Therefore,
1
f1
= (µ1 − 1) ( ∞1 − (−R)
1
)
1 µ1 − 1
=
f1 R
For Plano-concave lens, R1 = −R
R2 = ∞

Therefore,
1
f2
= (µ2 − 1) ( −R
1
−
∞)
1

1 1 − µ2
=
f2 R
 1 1 1
Thus, focal length of the combination, = +
F f1 f2
1 µ −1 1 − µ2
Putting the values, = 1 +
F R R
R
F =
µ1 − µ2
R
Focal length of combination of Plano-convex lens and Plano-concave lens is .
µ1 − µ2

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Question73
In Young’s double slit experiment, the slits are 2 mm apart and are
illuminated by photons of two wavelengths λ1 = 12000Å and
λ2 = 10000Å.At what minimum distance from the common central
bright fringe on the screen 2 m from the sHt will a bright fringe from
one interference pattern coincide with a bright fringe from the other ?
(2013 NEET)

Options:

A. 4 mm

B. 3 m

C. 8 mm

D. 6 mm

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Let n1 bright fringe of λ1 coincides with n2 bright fringe of λ2.Then
n1λ1D n λ D
= 2 2
d d
or n1λ1 = n2λ2
n1 λ 10000 5
= 2= =
n2 λ1 12000 6
Let x be given distance.
n1λ1D
∴x =
d
Here,
n1 = 5, D = 2m, d = 2mm = 2 × 10−3m
λ1 = 12000Å = 12000 × 10−10 = 12 × 10−7m
−7
5 × 12 × 10 m × 2m
x= −3
= 6 × 10−3m = 6mm
2 × 10 m

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Question74
For a normal eye, the cornea of eye provides a converging power of 40 D
and the least converging power of the eye lens behind the cornea is 20
D. Using this information, the distance between the retina and the
cornea-eye lens can be estimated to be
(2013 NEET)

Options:

A. 1.67 cm

B. 1.5 cm

C. 5 cm

D. 2.5 cm

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Converging power of cornea,Pc = +40D
Least converging power of eye lens, Pe = +20D
Power of the eye-lens, P = Pc + Pe = 40D + 20D = 60D
Power of the eye lens
1
P=
Focal length of the eye lens(f )
1 1 100 5
= = m= cm = cm
60D 60 60 3
Distance between the retina and cornea-eye lens = Focal length of the eye lens
5
= cm = 1.67cm
3

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Question75
A parallel beam of fast moving electrons is incident normally on a
narrow slit. A fluorescent screen is placed at a large distance from the
slit. If the speed of the electrons is increased, which of the following
statements is correct?
(2013 NEET)

Options:

A. The angular width of the central maximum will decrease

B. The angular width of the central maximum will be unaffected.

C. Diffraction pattern is not observed on the screen in the case of electrons.

D. The angular width of the central maximum of the diffraction pattern will increase

Answer: A

Solution:
 h
We know that λ =
mv
2λ
Also for angular width ω =
d
1
So we can say ω ∝ λ ∝
v
So if the velocity increases, the angular width of the central maximum will decrease.

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Question76
In Young's double slit experiment the distance between the slits and the
screen is doubled. The separation between the slits is reduced to half.
As a result the fringe width
(KN NEET 2013)

Options:

A. is halved

B. becomes four times

C. remains unchanged

D. is doubled.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
λD
Fringe width, β =
d
where D is the distance between slits and screenand d is the distance between the slits.
When D is doubled and d is reduced to half, then fringe width becomes
λ(2D) 4λD
β′ = = = 4β
( )
d
2
d

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Question77
A parallel beam of light of wavelength λ is incident normally on a
narrow slit. A diffraction pattern formed on a screen placed
perpendicular to the direction of the incident beam. At the second
minimum of the diffraction pattern, the phase difference between the
rays coming from the two edges of slit is
(KN NEET 2013)

Options:

A. 2π
B. 3π

C. 4π

D. πλ.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
For the second minimum,
Path difference = 2λ
Therefore, corresponding value of phase difference is
2π
Δϕ = × Path difference
λ
2π
∴ Δϕ = × 2λ = 4π
λ

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Question78
The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due to
(KN NEET 2013)

Options:

A. the scattering of light

B. the polarisation of light

C. the colour of the sun

D. the colour of the sky.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due to the scattering of light.

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Question79
Two plane mirrors are inclined at 70∘ . A ray incident on one mirror at
angle, θ after reflection falls on second mirror and is reflected from
there parallel to first mirror. The value of θ is
(KN NEET 2013)
Options:

A. 45∘
 ∘
B. 30

C. 55∘

D. 50∘.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Different angles as shown in the figure.

θ + 40° = 90°
∴ θ = 90° − 40° = 50°

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Question80
When a biconvex lens of glass having refractive index 1.47 is dipped in a
liquid, it acts as a plane sheet of glass. This implies that the liquid must
have refractive index
(2012)

Options:

A. equal to that of glass

B. less than one

C. greater than that of glass

D. less than that of glass

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
According to lens maker’s formula
1
f
= (
µg
µL
−1
1
)(−
R1 R2
1
)
where µg is the refractive index of the material of the lens and µL is the refractive index of the liquid in which lens is
dipped. As the biconvex lens dipped in a liquid acts as a plane sheet ofglass, therefore
1 µ
f = ∞ ⇒ = 0, ∴ g − 1 = 0 or µg = µL
f µL
Question81
A ray of light is incident at an angle of incidence i, on one face of a
prism of angle A (assumed to be small) and emerges normally from the
opposite face. If the refractive index of the prism is ft, the angle of
incidence i, is nearly equal to
(2012)

Options:

A. µA

B. µA
2

A
C. µ

A
D. 2µ

Answer: A

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Question82
A concave mirror of focal length f 1 is placed at a distance of d from a
convex lens of focal length f 2 A beam of light coming from infinity and
falling on this convexlens - concave mirror combination returns to
infinity. The distance d must equal
(2012)

Options:

A. f 1 + f 2

B. −f 1 + f 2

C. 2f 1 + f 2

D. −2f 1 + f 2

Answer: C
Question83
The magnifying power of a telescope is 9. When it is adjusted for
parallel rays the distance between the objective and eyepiece is 20 cm.
The focal length of lenses are
(2012)

Options:

A. 10 cm, 10 cm

B. 15 cm, 5 cm

C. 18 cm,2 cm

D. 11 cm, 9 cm

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
fo
Magnifying power,m = = 9.....(i)
fe
where f o and f e are the focal lengths of the objective and eyepiece respectively
Also, f o + f e = 20cm........(ii)
On solving (i) and (ii), we get f o = 18cm, f e = 2cm

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Question84
For the angle of minimum deviation of a prism to be equal to its
refracting angle, the prism must be made of a material whose refractive
index
(2012 Mains)

Options:

A. lies between √2 and 1

B. lies between 2 and √2

C. is less than 1

D. is greater than 2

Answer: B
Solution:

As µ =
sin ( A +2 δ )
m

( A2 )
sin

sin (
2 )
A+A
sin A
µ= = ( ∵δ = A( Given ) )
sin ( ) sin ( )
m
A A
2 2
2 sin ( ) cos ( )
A A
= 2 cos ( )
2 2 A
=
sin ( )
A 2
2
As δ = i + e − A
At minimum deviation, δ = δm, i = e
∴δm = 2i − A
2i = δm + A
δ +A A+A
i= m = = A ( ∵δm = A( given ) )
2 2
imin = 0° ⇒ Amin = 0°
Then, µmax = 2 cos 0° = 2
π π
∵imax = ⇒ Amax =
2 2
1
Then, µmin = 2 cos 45° = 2 × = √2
√2
So refractive index lies between 2 and √2 .

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Question85
A rod of length 10 cm lies along the principal axis of a concave mirror of
focal length 10 cm in such a way that its end closer to the pole is 20 cm
away from the mirror. The length of the image is
(2012 Mains)
Options:

A. 10 cm

B. 15 cm

C. 2.5 cm

D. 5 cm

Answer: D

Solution:

Here, f = −10cm
For end A, uA = −20cm
Image position of end A,
1 1 1
+ =
vA uA f
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
+ = or = + =−
vA (−20) (−10) vA −10 20 20
vA = −20cm
For end B, uB = −30cm
Image position of end B,
1 1 1
+ =
vB uB f
1 1 1 1 1 1 2
+ = or = + =−
vB (−30) (−10) vB −10 30 30
vB = −15cm
Length of the image
= | vA | − | vB | = 20cm − 15cm = 5cm
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Question86
Which of the following is not due to total internal reflection?
(2011)

Options:

A. Working of optical fibre

B. Difference between apparent and real depth of a pond

C. Mirage on hot summer days

D. Brilliance of diamond

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Difference between apparent and real depth of a pond is due to refraction. Other three are due to total internal reflection.

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Question87
A biconvex lens has a radius of curvature of magnitude 20 cm. Which
one of the following options describe best the image formed of an object
of height 2 cm placed 30 cm from the lens?
(2011)

Options:

A. Virtual, upright, height = 1 cm

B. Virtual, upright, height = 0.5 cm

C. Real, inverted, height = 4 cm

D. Real, inverted, height = 1 cm

Answer: C

Solution:

Radius of curvature, R = 20cm

Height of object, h0 = 2
Object distance, u = 30cm
We have,
1
f
= (µ − 1)
1
R1
−
1
R2( )
= ( 32 − 1 ) [ 201 − ( − 201 ) ]
⇒ = ( −1)×
1 3 2
f 2 20
∴f = 20cm
1 1 1
= −
f v u
1 1 1
⇒ = +
20 v 30
1 1 1
= −
v 20 30
10
=
600
v = 60cm
h v
m= i =
h0 u
v
⇒hi = × h0
u
60
= × 2 = −4cm
30
so, image is inverted.

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Question88
A thin prism of angle 15° made of glass of refractive index µ1 = 1.5 is
combined with another prism of glass of refractive index µ2 = 1.75. The
combination of the prisms produces dispersion without deviation. The
angle of the second prism should be
(2011 Mains)

Options:

A. 5°

B. 7°

C. 10°

D. 12

Answer: C

Solution:
For dispersion without deviation
δ1 + δ2 = 0
(µ1 − 1)A1 + (µ2 − 1)A2 = 0
(µ − 1)A1
A2 = 1
(µ2 − 1)
Substituting the given values, we get
(1.5 − 1)15°
A2 = − = −10°
(1.75 − 1)
-ve sign shows that two prisms must be joined in opposition.

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Question89
A converging beam of rays is incident on a diverging lens. Having
passed through the lens, the rays intersect at a point 15 cm from the
lens on the opposite side. If the lens is removed, the point where the
rays meet will move 5 cm closer to the lens. The focal length of the lens
is
(2011 Mains)

Options:

A. 5 cm

B. -10 cm

C. 20 cm

D. -30 cm

Answer: D

Solution:

Here, v = +15cm, u + (15 − 5) = +10cm

According to lens formula
1 1 1 1 1 1
− = ⇒ − = ⇒ f = −30cm
v u f 15 10 f

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Question90
A ray of light travelling in a transparent medium of refractive index µ,
falls on a surface separating the medium from air at an angle of
incidence of 45°. For which of the following value of ft, the ray can
undergo total internal reflection?
(2010)

Options:
A. µ = 1.33

B. µ = 1.40

C. µ = 1.50

D. µ = 1.25

Answer: C

Solution:

For total internal reflection, sini > sinC

where,
i = angle of incidence
C = cirtical angle
1 1 1
But, sinC = ∴sini > or µ >
µ µ sini
1
µ> (i = 45°(Given))
sin45°
µ > √2
Hence, option (c) is correct.

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Question91
A lens having focal length f and aperture of diameter d forms an image
of intensity I .Aperture of diameter d2 in central region of lens is covered
by a black paper. Focal length of lens and intensity of image now will be
respectively
(2010)

Options:

A. f and I4

B. 3f
4
and I2

C. f and 3I
4

f
D. 2 and I2

Answer: C

Solution:
Focal length of the lens remains same.
Intensity of image formed by lens is proportional to area exposed to incident light from object.
i.e., Intensity ∝ area
I A
or 2 = 2
I1 A1
 2
πd
( d2 )
2
Initial area, A1 = π =
4
After blocking, exposed area,

A2 =
πd 2
−
π
d 2
2 ( )
=
πd 2 πd 2
− =
3πd 2
4 4 4 16 16
2
3πd
I2 A2 16 3
∴ = = 2
=
I1 A1 πd 4
4
3 3
or I 2 = I 1 = I (∵I 1 = I )
4 4
3I
Hence, focal length of a lens = f , intensity of the image =
4

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Question92
8 8m
The speed of light in media M 1 and M 2 are 1.5 × 10 ms and 2.0 × 10 s
respectively. A ray of light enters from medium M 1 to M 2 at an
incidence angle i. If the ray suffers total internal reflection, the value of
i is
(2010 Mains)

Options:

A. Equal to sin
−1
( ) 2
3

B. Equal to or less than sin−1 3

5 ( )
C. Equal to or greater than sin−1 3 ( )
4

D. Less than sin−1 2

3 ( )
Answer: C

Solution:
Refractive index for medium M 1 is
8
c 3 × 10 8
µ1 = = × 10 = 2
v1 1.5
Refractive index for medium M 2 is
8
c 3 × 10 3
µ2 = = 8
=
v2 2.0 × 10 2
For total internal reflection
sini ≥ sinC
Where
i = angle of incidence
C = critical angle
µ2
But sinC =
µ1
 3
µ2
sini ≥
µ1
≥
2
2
⇒ i ≥ sin−1
3
4 ( )
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Question93
A ray of light is incident on a 60° prism at the minimum deviation
position. The angle of refraction at the first face (i.e., incident face) of
the prism is
(2010 Mains)
Options:

A. zero

B. 30°

C. 45°

D. 60°

Answer: B

Solution:
Angle of prism, A = r1 + r2
For minimum deviation
r1 = r2 = r ∴A = 2r
Given, A = 60°
A 60°
Hence, r = = = 30°
2 2

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Question94
A boy is trying to start a fire by focusing sunlight on a piece of paper
using an equiconvex lens of focal length 10 cm. The diameter of the sun
9 11
is 1.39 × 10 m and its mean distance from the earth is 1.5 × 10 m.
What is the diameter of the sun’s image on the paper?
(2008)

Options:
A. 6.5 × 10−5m

B. 12.4 × 10−4 m

C. 9.2 × 10−4 m

D. 6.5 × 10−4 m

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
frac
size of image
size of object
= | uv |
1.39 × 109 × 10−1
⇒ size of the image =
1.5 × 1011
= 0.92 × 10−3 m
size of the image = 9.2 × 10−4 m

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Question95
Two thin lenses of focal lengths f 1 and f 2 are in contact and coaxial.
The power of the combination is
(2008)

Options:

f1+f2
A. 2

f +f
B. 1f f 2
1 2

C.
√ f1
f2

D.
√ f2
f1

Answer: B

Solution:

1 1 1
= +
f f1 f2
1 f +f2
∴Power, P = = 1
f f 1f 2

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Question96
The frequency of a light wave in a material is 2 × 1014 H z and
wavelength is 5000Å The refractive index of material will be
(2007)

Options:

A. 1.50

B. 3.00

C. 1.33

D. 1.40 .

Answer: B

Solution:

velocity of light in vacuum(c)

µ=
velocity of light in medium (v)
∴ v = vλ = 2 × 1014 × 5000 × 10−10
In the medium, v = 108m ∕ s
c 3 × 108
∴µ= = =3
vmed 108

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Question97
A microscope is focussed on a mark on a piece of paper and then a slab
of glass of thickness 3 cm and refractive index 1.5 is placed over the
mark. How should the microscope be moved to get the mark in focus
again?
(2006)

Options:

A. 2 cm upward

B. 1 cm upward

C. 4.5 cm downward

D. 1 cm downward.

Answer: B

Solution:
 real depth 3
Apparent depth = =
µ 1.5
= 2 cm
As image appears to be raised by 1 cm, therefore, microscope must be moved upwards by 1 cm.

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Question98
A convex lens and a concave lens, each having same focal length of
25 cm, are put in contact to form a combination of lenses. The power in
diopters of the combination is
(2006)

Options:

A. zero

B. 25

C. 50

D. infinite.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Focal length of convex lens f 1 = 25 cm
Focal length of concave lens f 2 = −25 cm
Power of combination in dioptres,
100 100 100 100
P = P1 + P2 = + = − =0
f1 f2 25 25

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Question99
The angular resolution of a 10 cm diameter telescope at a wavelength of
5000Å is of the order of
(2005)

Options:

A. 106 rad

B. 10−2 rad

C. 10−4 rad

D. 10−6 rad.

Answer: D
Solution:

Two point sources are regarded as just resolved when the principal diffraction maximum of one image coincides with the
first minimum of the other.
If one considers diffraction through a circular aperture, this translates into the expression
λ 5000 × 10−8
θ = 1.22 = 1.22× = 1.22 × 5 × 10−6 = 6 × 10−6rad
d 10
−6
Hence, the closest option is 10 rad

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Question100
A telescope has an objective lens of 10 cm diameter and is situated at a
distance of onekilometre from two objects. The minimum distance
between these two objects, which can be resolved by the telescope, when
the mean wavelength of light is 5000Å , is of the order of
(2004)
Options:

A. 0.5 m

B. 5 m

C. 5 mm

D. 5 cm.

Answer: C

Solution:

Resolution of telescope

λ 5000 × 10−8
d θ = 1.22 = 1.22 ×
D 10
x=dθ×d
−8 5
1.22 × 5000 × 10 × 10 5
= [d = 10 cm] ≃ 5mm
10

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Question101
The refractive index of the material of a prism is √2 and its refracting
angle is 30°. One of the refracting surfaces of the prism is made a
mirror inwards. A beam of monochromatic light entering the prism from
the other face will retrace its path after reflection from the mirrored
surface if its angle of incidence on the prism is
(2004)
Options:

A. 45°

B. 60°

C. 0

D. 30°

Answer: A

Solution:

∠r = 30° (using law of triangle)

sin i
⇒µ =
sin r
⇒√2 × sin 30° = sin i
1
⇒sin i = ⇒i = 45°
√2
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Question102
A beam of light composed of red and green ray is incident obliquely at a
point on the face of rectangular glass slab. When coming out on the
opposite parallel face, the red and green ray emerge from
(2004)

Options:

A. Two points propagating in two different non parallel directions

B. Two points propagating in two different parallel directions.

C. One point propagating in two different directions.

D. One point propagating in the same directions.

Answer: B

Solution:

The velocities of different colours is different in a given medium. Red and green are refracted at different angle of
refraction.

sin i
= µ ......(i)
sin rR
sin i
= µ ....(ii)
sin rG
sin rp
= µ ......(iii)
sin ip
From equations (i), (ii) and (iii), we get
i = iR = iG
Thus two point propagation in two different parallel direction.

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Question103

An equiconvex lens is cut into two halves along(i) X OX ′ and(ii) Y OY ′ as

shown in the figure. Let f , f ′, f " be the focal lengths of the complete
lens, of each half in case (i), and of each half in case (ii), respectively.
Choose the correct statement from the following
(2003)
Options:

A. f ′ = f , f " = 2f

B. f ′ = 2f , f " = f

C. f ′ = f , f " = f

D. f ′ = 2f , f " = 2f

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
since the lens is equiconvex, the radius of curvature of each half is same, say R. We know from Lens maker's formula
1
f
= (µ − 1)
1
R1(−
1
R2 )
(considering the lens to be placed in air).
Here R1 = R
R2 = −R by convention
1 2 1 1
∴ = (µ − 1) ⇒(µ − 1) = ......(i)
f R R 2f
prime
If we cut the lens along X OX then the two halves of the lens will be having the same radii of curvature and so, focal
length f ′ = f
But when we cut it along Y OY ′ then, we will have
R1 = R but R2 = ∞

∴
1
f"
= (µ − 1)
1
−
R ∞
1
( ) = (µ − 1)
1
R
=
1
2f
⇒f " = 2f

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Question104
A convex lens is dipped in a liquid whose refractive index is equal to the
refractive index of the lens. Then its focal length will
(2003)

Options:

A. become zero

B. become infinite

C. become small, but non-zero

D. remain unchanged.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
When refractive index of lens is equal to the refractive index of liquid, the lens behave like a plane surface with focal
length infinity.

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Question105
A bulb is located on a wall. Its image is to be obtained on a parallel wall
with the help of convex lens. The lens is placed at a distance d ahead of
second wall, then required focal length will be
(2002)
Options:

d
A. only 4

B. only d2

C. more than d4 but less than d2

d
D. less than 4 .

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
nd
A real image is to be formed on the 2 wall of the bulb placed on the first wall by the convex lens. The lens is placed at a
nd
distance of d from the 2 wall.

Now, we know that to form a real image of an object on a screen by a convex lens, the distance between the source and
the screen (D) should be equal to 4f , where f is the focal length of the lens.
D
In that case, u = v = =d.
2
D d
∴f = =
4 2

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Question106
Diameter of human eye lens is 2 mm. What will be the minimum
distance between two points to resolve them, which are situated at a
distance of 50 meter from eye. The wavelength of light is 5000Å
(2002)
Options:

A. 2.32 m

B. 4.28 mm

C. 1.25 cm

D. 12.48 cm

Answer: C

Solution:
 −1
d 2 × 10 1
Resolving power of eye lens = = −8
=
λ 5000 × 10 d θ
left[ right. Given d = diameter of lens = 2mm = 2 × 10−1 cm.
λ = 5000Å = 5000 × 10−8cm ].
Let S be the minimum distance between two points so that it may be resolved.
∴ S = r d θ. Here r = 50 m = 5000 cm.
−8
5000 × 10
∴S = 5000 × = 1.25 cm.
2 × 10−1

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Question107

For the given incident ray as shown in figure, the condition of total
internal reflection of this ray the required refractive index of prism will
be
(2002)
Options:

√3 + 1
A. 2

√2 + 1
B. 2

C.
√ 3
2

D.
√ 7
6
.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

Applying Snell's law of refraction at A,

we get
 sin i sin 45°
µ= =
sin r sin r
1
∴ sin r = µ
√2
∴r = sin−1 ( 1
√2 µ ).......(i)

Applying the condition of total internal reflection at B, we get

ic = sin−1 ( )
1
µ
......(ii)
where ic is the critical angle.
π
Now, r + ic = 90° =
2
−1 1 π 1
∴ sin = − sin−1
√2 µ 2 µ
−1 1 1
or, sin = cos−1
√2 µ µ

∴
1
=
√ µ2 − 1 or 1 = µ2 − 1
√2 µ µ 2

∴µ = √ 3
2

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Question108
Optical fibre are based on
(2001)

Options:

A. total internal reflection

B. less scattering

C. refraction

D. less absorption coefficient.

Answer: A

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Question109
A ray of light travelling in air have wavelength λ, frequency n, velocity v
and intensity I . If this ray enters into water then these parameters are
λ′, n′, v′ and I ′ respectively. Which relation is correct from following?
(2001)

Options:
A. λ = λ′

B. n = n′

C. v = v′

D. I = I ′

Answer: B

Solution:
Frequency remains same.

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Question110
A disc is placed on a surface of pond which has refractive index 53 . A
source of light is placed 4 m below the surface of liquid. The minimum
radius of disc needed so thatlight is not coming out is,
(2001)
Options:

A. ∞

B. 3 m

C. 6 m

D. 4 m.

Answer: B

Solution:

θ is the critical angle.

∴ θ = sin−1
1
µ ( )
= sin−1
3
5 ( )
3
or, sin θ =
5
3 r
∴ tan θ = =
4 4
or, r = 3 m.

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Question111
A bubble in glass slab (µ = 1.5) when viewed from one side appears at
5 cm and 2 cm from other side, then thickness of slab is
(2000)

Options:

A. 3.75 cm

B. 3 cm

C. 10.5 cm

D. 2.5 cm

Answer: C

Solution:

Total apparent depth,

y = y1 + y2 = 5 + 2 = 7 cm
If x is real depth = thickness of slab, then as
real depth x
µ= =
apparent depth y
or, x = µy = 1.5 × 7 = 10.5 cm.

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Question112
A tall man of height 6 feet, want to see his full image. Then required
minimum length of the mirror will be
(2000)

Options:

A. 12 feet

B. 3 feet

C. 6 feet

D. any length.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The minimum mirror length should be half of the height of man.

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Question113
For a plano convex lens (µ = 1.5) has radius of curvature 10 cm. It is
silvered on its plane surface. Find focal length after silvering.
(2000) ©

Options:

A. 10 cm

B. 20 cm

C. 15 cm

D. 25 cm.

Answer: A

Solution:

1
f
= (µ − 1) [ R1 − R1 ]
1 2

= (1.5 − 1)
∞
1
−
1
(−10)[ = 0.5
1
10 ] [ ] ⇒ f = 20 cm
When plane surface is silvered,
f 20
F = = = 10 cm
2 2

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Question114
Rainbow is formed due to
(2000)

Options:

A. scattering and refraction

B. internal reflection and dispersion

C. reflection only

D. diffraction and dispersion.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The rainbow is an example of the dispersion of sunlight by the water drops in the atmosphere. This is a phenomenon due
to a combination of the refraction of sunlight by spherical water droplets and of internal (not total) reflection.

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Question115
A plano convex lens is made of refractive index 1.6. The radius of
curvature of the curved surface is 60 cm. The focal length of the lens is
(1999)
Options:

A. 200 cm

B. 100 cm

C. 50 cm

D. 400 cm

Answer: B

Solution:

R1 = +∞
R2 = −60 cm
1
f
= (µ − 1)
1
−
1
R1 R2 ( )
1
f
= (1.6 − 1)
1
−
1
∞ −60 ( ) or f = 100 cm
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Question116
Colours appear on a thin soap film and on soap bubbles due to the
phenomenon of
(1999)

Options:

A. interference

B. dispersion

C. refraction

D. diffraction.

Answer: A
Question117
If the refractive index of a material of equilateral prism is √3 , then
angle of minimum deviation of the prism is
(1999)

Options:

A. 60°

B. 45°

C. 30°

D. 75°.

Answer: A

Solution:

A = 60°, µ = √3, δm = ?

µ=
sin ( A +2 δ ) ∴ δm

= 60°
m
A
sin
2

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Question118
A luminous object is placed at a distance of 30 cm from the convex lens
of focal length 20 cm. On the other side of the lens, at what distance
from the lens a convex mirror of radius of curvature 10 cm be placed in
order to have an upright image of the object coincident with it?
(1998)

Options:

A. 50 cm

B. 30 cm

C. 12 cm

D. 60 cm

Answer: A

Solution:
 1 1 1
For lens, − =
v u f
u = −30, f = 20, v = 60 cm
To have an upright image of the object, coincide with it, image should tend to form at centre of curvature of convex
mirror. Therefore, the distance of convex mirror from the lens
= 60 − 10 = 50 cm

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Question119
Light enters at an angle of incidence in a transparent rod of refractive
index n. For what value of the refractive index of the material of the rod
the light once entered into it will not leave it through its lateral face
whatsoever be the value of angle of incidence?
(1998)

Options:

A. n = 1.1

B. n = 1

C. n > √2

D. n = 1.3

Answer: C

Solution:

sin r
n>
sin i
sin 90°
i.e., n > ⇒n > √2
sin 45°

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Question120
An astronomical telescope of tenfold angular magnification has a length
of 44 cm. The focal length of the objective is
(1997)

Options:

A. 44 cm

B. 440 cm

C. 4 cm

D. 40 cm
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Length of astronomical telescope (f o + f e) = 44 cm and ratio of focal length of the objective lens to that of the eye piece
fo
= 10
fe
From the given ratio, we find that f o = 10f e.
Therefore 10f e + f e = 44 or f e = 4 cm
and focal length of the objective (f o)
= 44 − f e = 44 − 4 = 40 cm

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Question121
The focal length of converging lens is measured for violet, green and
red colours. It is respectively f v, f g, f r . We will get
(1997)

Options:

A. f v < f r

B. f g > f r

C. f v = f g

D. f g < f r

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
1
f
= (µ − 1)
1
(−
R1 R2
1
)
since the refractive index of violet colour (µv) is greater than the refractive index of red colour (µr), therefore focal length
of violet colour is less than the focal length of red colour or in other words, $f_{v}

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Question122
An electromagnetic radiation of frequencyn, wavelength λ, travelling
with velocity v in air, enters a glass slab of refractive indexµ. The
frequency, wavelength and velocity of light in the glass slab will be
respectively
(1997)

©
Options:

A. n, 2λ and v
µ

2n λ
B. µ , µ and v

n λ v
C. , and
µ µ µ

D. n, λ and v
µ µ

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Frequency = n; Wavelength = λ Velocity of light in air = v and refractive index of glass slab = µ
Frequency of light remains the same, when it changes the medium. Refractive index is the ratio of wavelengths in
vacuum and in the given medium. Similarly refractive index is also the ratio of velocities in vacuum and in the given
medium.

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Question123
If a convex lens of focal length 80 cm and a concave lens of focal length
50 cm are combined together, what will be their resulting power?
(1996)

Options:

A. +7.5D

B. −0.75 D

C. +6.5 D

D. -6.5 D.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Focal length (f 1) = 80cm and(f 2) = −50cm (Minus sign due to concave lens)
Power of the combination (P)
100 100 100 100
= P1 + P2 = + = − = −0.75D
f1 f2 80 50

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Question124
The refractive index of water is 1.33. What will be the speed of light in
water?
(1996)

Options:
8
A. 4 × 10 m ∕ s
8
B. 1.33 × 10 m ∕ s
8
C. 3 × 10 m ∕ s
8
D. 2.25 × 10 m ∕ s

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
(d) : Refractive index of water (µ2) = 1.33.
v2 µ 1
= 1=
v1 µ2 1.33
v1 3 × 108
Therefore v2 = = = 2.25 × 108m ∕ s
1.33 1.33

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Question125
A ray of light from a denser medium strikes aware medium as shown in
figure. The reflected and refracted rays make an angle of 90° with each
other. The angles of reflection and refraction are r and r′. The critical
angle would be
(1996)

Options:
−1
A. sin (tan r)
−1
B. sin (sin r)
−1
C. cos (tan r)
−1
D. tan (sin r).

Answer: A
Solution:

According to Snell's law,

sin i sin i sin i
µ= = =
sin r′ sin(90° − r ) cos r
From law of reflection, i = r
sin r
∴µ= = tan r
cos r
Critical angle = sin−1(µ) = sin−1(tan r)

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Question126
If f V and f R are the focal lengths of a convex lens for violet and red
light respectively and F V and F R are the focal lengths of a concave lens
for violet and red light respectively, then we must have
(1996)

Options:

A. f V > f R and F V > F R

B. f V < f R and F V > F R

C. f V > f R and F V < F R

D. f V < f R and F V < F R

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
For a convex lens, f R > f V or f V < f R. For a concave lens, focal length is negative.
∴ | F V | < | F R | or F V > F R as the smaller negative value is bigger.

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Question127
Light travels through a glass plate of thickness t and having a refractive
index µ. If c is the velocity of light in vacuum, the time taken by light to
travel this thickness of glass is
(1996)

Options:

A. t
µc
 µt
B. c

C. tµc
tc
D. µ .

Answer: B

Solution:

distance t t µt
Time = = = =
velocity v c∕µ c

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Question128
A lens is placed between a source of light and a wall. It forms images of
area A1 and A2 on the wall, for its two different positions. The area of
the source of light is
(1995)

Options:

A1 − A2
A. 2

B. 1 + 1
A1 A2

C. √A1A2

A1 + A2
D. 2
.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
By displacement method, size of object (O) = √I 1 × I 2 .
Therefore area of source of light (A) = √A1A2

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Question129
f 1
Exposure time of camera lens at 2.8
setting is 200
second. The correct
f
time of exposure at 5.6
is
(1995)
 ©

Options:

A. 0.20 second

B. 0.40 second

C. 0.02 second

D. 0.04 second.

Answer: C

Solution:

Time of exposure t ∝ (f − number)2

∴t
1
(
200
=
2.8) (
5.6 2
)
= 4 or t = 0.02 s

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Question130
In a Fresnel biprism experiment, the two positions of lens give
separation between the slits as 16 cm and 9 cm respectively. What is the
actual distance of separation?
(1995)

Options:

A. 13 cm

B. 14 cm

C. 12.5 cm

D. 12 cm.

Answer: D

Solution:

Separations between the slits

(d 1) = 16 cm. and (d 2) = 9 cm
Actual distance of separation
(d ) = √d 1d 2 = √16 × 9 = 12 cm

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Question131
Four lenses of focal length ±15 cm and ±150 cm are available for
making a telescope. To produce the largest magnification, the focal
length of the eyepiece should be
(1994)

Options:

A. +15 cm

B. +150 cm

C. −150 cm

D. −15 cm.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Magnifying power of telescope,
f
M = o
fe
To produce largest magnifications f o > f e and f o and f e both should be positive (convex lens).
Therefore f e = +15 cm

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Question132
The blue colour of the sky is due to the phenomenon of
(1994)

Options:

A. scattering

B. dispersion

C. reflection

D. refraction.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
According to Rayleigh, the amount of scattering is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the wavelength.

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Question133
Ray optics is valid, when characteristic dimensions are
(1994, 1989)
©

Options:

A. much smaller than the wavelength of light

B. of the same order as the wavelength of light

C. of the order of one millimetre

D. much larger than the wavelength of light.

Answer: D

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Question134
A small source of light is 4 m below the surface of water of refractive
index 53 . In order to cut off all the light, coming out of water surface,
minimum diameter of the disc placed on the surface of water is
(1994)
Options:

A. 6 m

B. ∞

C. 3 m

D. 4 m.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
In order to cut off all the light coming out of water surface, angle C should be equal to critical angle.

1 1 3
i.e. sin C = = =
µ 5 5
3
 3
∴ tan C =
4
r
Now, tan C = ;
h
3
r = h tan C = 4 × =3m
4
Diameter of disc = 2r = 6 m.

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Question135
A parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelength 5000Å A is
incident normally on a single narrow slit of width 0.001 mm. The light is
focussed by a convex lens on a screen placed in focal plane. The first
minimum will be formed for the angle of diffraction equal to
(1993)

Options:

A. 0°

B. 15°

C. 30°

D. 50°.

Answer: C

Solution:

For first minimum, a sin θ = nλ = 1λ

λ 5000 × 10−10
sin θ = = = 0.5 or θ = 30°.
a 0.001 × 10−3

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Question136
Interference was observed in interference chamber where air was
present, now the chamber is evacuated, and if the same light is used, a
careful observer will see
(1993)

Options:

A. no interference

B. interference with brighter bands

C. interference with dark bands

D. interference with larger width.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
In vacuum, λ increases very slightly compared to that in air. As β ∝ λ, therefore, width of interference fringe increases
slightly.

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Question137
Time taken by sunlight to pass through a window of thickness 4 mm
whose refractive index is 32 is
(1993)

Options:
−4
A. 2 × 10 s
8
B. 2 × 10 s
−11
C. 2 × 10 s
11
D. 2 × 10 s

Answer: C

Solution:

8
c 3 × 10 8
vg = = = 2 × 10 m ∕ s
µ 3
2
−3
x 4 × 10 −11
t= = 8
= 2 × 10 s
vg 2 × 10

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Question138
There is a prism with refractive index equal to √2 and the refractive
angle equal to 30°. One of the refractive surface of the prism is
polished. A beam of monochromatic light will be retrace its path if its
angle of incidence over the refracting surface of the prism is
(1992)
Options:

A. 0°

B. 30°
C. 45°

D. 60°.

Answer: C

Solution:

The ray will retrace the path when the refracted ray QR is incident normally on the polished surface AC. Thus angle of
refraction r = 30°
sin i
µ=
sin r
∴ sin i = µ × sin r = √2 × sin 30°
1 1 1
sin i = √2 × = or i = sin−1 = 45°
2 √2 √2

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Question139
If yellow light emitted by sodium lamp in Young's double slit experiment
is replaced by monochromatic blue light of the same intensity
(1992)

Options:

A. fringe width will decrease

B. fringe width will increase

C. fringe width will remain unchanged

D. fringes will becomes less intense

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
λD
Asβ = and λb < λy,
d
∴ Fringe width β will decrease

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Question140
In Young's double slit experiment carried out with light of wavelength
(λ) = 5000Å , the distance between the slits is 0.2 mm and the screen is
at 200 cm from the slits. The central maximum is at x = 0. The third
maximum (taking the central maximum as zeroth maximum) will be at x
equal to
(1992)

Options:

A. 1.67 cm

B. 1.5 cm

C. 0.5 cm

D. 5.0 cm

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
D 2
x = (n)λ = 3 × 5000 × 10−10 ×
d 0.2 × 10−3
= 1.5 × 10−2m = 1.5cm

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Question141
A beam of monochromatic light is refracted from vacuum into a medium
of refractive index 1.5. The wavelength of refracted light will be
(1992, 1991)

Options:

A. depend on intensity of refracted light

B. same

C. smaller

D. larger.

Answer: C

Solution:
 λ
λ′ of refracted light is smaller, because λ′ =
µ

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Question142
Green light of wavelength 5460Å is incident on an air-glass interface. If
the refractive index of glass is 1.5, the wavelength of light in glass
would be (c = 3 × 108 ms−1)
(1991)

Options:

A. 3640Å

B. 5460Å

C. 4861Å

D. none of these.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
λ 5460
λg = a = = 3640Å
µ 1.5

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Question143
Ratio of intensities of two waves are given by 4 : 1. Then ratio of the
amplitudes of the two waves is
(1991)

Options:

A. 2: 1

B. 1: 2

C. 4: 1

D. 1: 4 .

Answer: A

Solution:
I1 a2 4
= 2=
I2 b 1
a 2
∴ =
b 1

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Question144
In Young's experiment, two coherent sources are placed 0.90 mm apart
and fringes are observed one metre away. If it produces second dark
fringe at a distance of 1 mm from central fringe, the wavelength of
monochromatic light is used would be
(1991)

Options:

A. 60 × 10−4 cm

B. 10 × 10−4 cm

C. 10 × 10−5 cm
−5
D. 6 × 10 cm.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
λD
For dark fringe, x = (2n − 1)
2d
2xd 2 × 10−3 × 0.9 × 10−3
λ= =
(2n − 1)D (2 × 2 − 1) × 1
−6 −5
λ = 0.6 × 10 m = 6 × 10 cm

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Question145
In Young's double slit experiment, the fringes width is found to be
0.4 mm. If the whole apparatus is immersed in water of refractive index
4
3
, without disturbing the geometrical arrangement, the new fringe
width will be
(1990)

Options:

A. 0.30 mm

B. 0.40 mm

C. 0.53 mm
D. 450 microns.

Answer: A

Solution:

β 0.4
β′ = = = 0.3mm
µ 4∕3

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Question146
The Young's double slit experiment is performed with blue and with
green5460 Å respectively. If x is the distance of 4th maxima from the
central one, then
(1990)

Options:

A. x (blue) = x (green)

B. x (blue) >x (green)

C. x (blue) <x (green)

x (blue) 5460
D. = .
x (green) 4360

Answer: C

Solution:

D
Distance of nth maxima x = nλ ∝λ
d
As λb < λg
∴ x( blue $)

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Question147
Interference is possible in
(1989)

Options:

A. light waves only

B. sound waves only

C. both light and sound waves

D. neither light nor sound waves.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Interference is a wave phenomenon shown by both the light waves and sound waves.

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Question148
Which of the phenomenon is not common to sound and light waves?
(1988)

Options:

A. Interference

B. Diffraction

C. Coherence

D. Polarisation

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Sound waves can not be polarised as they are longitudinal. Light waves can be polarised as they are transverse.

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Question149
Which one of the following phenomena is not explained by Huygen's
construction of wavefront?
(1988)

Options:

A. Refraction

B. Reflection

C. Diffraction

D. Origin of spectra
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Huygen's construction of wavefront does not apply to origin of spectra which is explained by quantum theory.

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Question150
Focal length of a convex lens of refractive index 1.5 is 2 cm. Focal
length of lens when immersed in a liquid of refractive index of 1.25 will
be
(1988)

Options:

A. 10 cm

B. 2.5 cm

C. 5 cm

D. 7.5 cm.

Answer: C

Solution:

fa
=
( µg
µl
−1 ) ( =
1.5
1.25
−1 )= 1∕5
=
2
fe (µg − 1) 1.5 − 1 1∕2 5
5 5
f e = f a = × 2 = 5 cm
2 2

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