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The document is a Class 10 Physics question paper focused on the chapter of Light, covering topics such as reflection and refraction. It includes multiple-choice questions, very short answer questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and a case study-based question, totaling a maximum of 40 marks. The paper emphasizes the understanding of concepts related to mirrors and lenses, including image formation and properties.

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Class10 Physics Light

The document is a Class 10 Physics question paper focused on the chapter of Light, covering topics such as reflection and refraction. It includes multiple-choice questions, very short answer questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and a case study-based question, totaling a maximum of 40 marks. The paper emphasizes the understanding of concepts related to mirrors and lenses, including image formation and properties.

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Class 10 – Physics Question Paper

Chapter: Light – Reflection and Refraction


Max Marks: 40
Time: 1.5 hours

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 × 5 = 5 marks)

Q1. The image formed by a concave mirror is real, inverted, and of the same size as the object. The position
of the object must be:
a) At focus
b) At centre of curvature
c) Beyond centre of curvature
d) Between pole and focus

Q2. The refractive index of glass with respect to air is 1.5. What does this mean?
a) Light travels faster in glass than in air
b) Light travels 1.5 times slower in air than glass
c) Light travels 1.5 times slower in glass than in air
d) None of these

Q3. The mirror used in solar furnaces is:


a) Convex
b) Concave
c) Plane
d) Cylindrical

Q4. A ray of light passes through the optical centre of a lens. It:
a) Deviates towards the principal axis
b) Emerges parallel to the axis
c) Emerges undeviated
d) Gets totally reflected

Q5. The focal length of a lens is +20 cm. It is a:


a) Convex lens
b) Concave lens
c) Plane mirror
d) Concave mirror

Section B: Very Short Answer Questions (2 × 4 = 8 marks)

Q6. Define the principal focus of a concave mirror.

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Q7. A light ray strikes a plane mirror at an angle of 45°. What is the angle of reflection? Also, draw a ray
diagram.

Q8. State the laws of refraction of light.

Q9. What is the nature of the image formed by a convex mirror? Mention one use of it.

Section C: Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 marks)

Q10. An object is placed at 10 cm from a concave mirror of focal length 15 cm.


(a) Draw a ray diagram showing the image formation.
(b) Mention the nature, position and size of the image.

Q11. A convex lens forms a real and inverted image of an object at a distance of 60 cm from it. The object is
placed at 20 cm from the lens. Calculate the focal length of the lens.

Q12. Differentiate between real and virtual images (any three points).

Section D: Long Answer Questions (4 × 3 = 12 marks)

Q13.
(a) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of an image by a concave mirror when the object is placed
beyond C (centre of curvature).
(b) Write three characteristics of the image formed.

Q14. An object 3 cm high is placed 20 cm from a concave mirror of focal length 10 cm.
(a) Find the position and nature of the image using the mirror formula.
(b) What is the height of the image?

Q15.
(a) State the mirror formula and write the sign convention used.
(b) A dentist uses a concave mirror of focal length 4 cm to examine a tooth. The tooth is placed 2.5 cm from
the mirror. Find the position, nature, and magnification of the image.

Section E: Case Study-based Question (1 × 6 = 6 marks)

Q16. Read the case and answer the following questions:

Sanya observes her image in a shiny steel spoon. She notices that when she brings her face close to the
bulging side of the spoon, her face appears smaller and erect. However, on the inward curved side, her
face appears inverted and sometimes even magnified depending on the distance.

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(a) What type of mirror is the bulging side of the spoon? (1)
(b) What kind of image is formed on the bulging side and why? (1)
(c) What is the nature of the mirror on the inward side? What happens when the object is very close to it? (2)
(d) Draw a neat ray diagram for the image formed by the inward curved side when the object is placed
between pole and focus. (2)

Instructions:
- Use neat and labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
- Calculations must show all steps with units.
- Attempt all questions.

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