Q1: A polarizer-analyzer set is adjusted such that the intensity of light coming out of the

analyzer is just 10% of the original intensity. Assuming that the polarizer-analyzer set does not
absorb any light, the angle by which the analyser need to be rotated further to reduce the
output intensity to be zero is
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q1: A polarizer-analyzer set is adjusted such that the intensity of light coming out of the
analyzer is just 10% of the original intensity. Assuming that the polarizer-analyzer set does not
absorb any light, the angle by which the analyser need to be rotated further to reduce the
output intensity to be zero is
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

Intensity after polarization through polaroid =

So,

Since, therefore, If the light is passing at from the plane of polaroid, than its intensity will be
zero.
Then, therefore, will be less than . So, the only option matching is option d which is
Q2: Visible light of wavelength falls normally on a single slit and produces a
diffraction pattern. It is found that the second diffraction minima is at from the central
maxima. If the first minimum is produced at ,then is close to
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q2: Visible light of wavelength falls normally on a single slit and produces a
diffraction pattern. It is found that the second diffraction minima is at from the central
maxima. If the first minimum is produced at ,then is close to
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

For single slit diffraction experiment:

Angle of minima are given by

(1)

(2)
Dividing (1) and (2)

As, the value is coming less than the only available option are and but by using approximation we get =
Q3: The magnifying power of a telescope with tube length 60 cm is 5. What is the focal length
of its eyepiece?
(A) 10 cm

(B) 20 cm

(C) 30 cm

(D) 40 cm
Q3: The magnifying power of a telescope with tube length 60 cm is 5. What is the focal length
of its eyepiece?
(A) 10 cm

(B) 20 cm

(C) 30 cm

(D) 40 cm

Solution:
Q4: The critical angle of a medium for a specific wavelength, if the medium has relative
permittivity 3 and relative permeability for this wavelength, will be
(A) 15o

(B) 30o

(C) 45o

(D) 60o
Q4: The critical angle of a medium for a specific wavelength, if the medium has relative
permittivity 3 and relative permeability for this wavelength, will be
(A) 15o

(B) 30o

(C) 45o

(D) 60o

Solution:

If the speed of light in the given medium is V then,

We know that,
Q5: An object is gradually moving away from the focal point of a concave mirror along the
axis of the mirror. The graphical representation of the magnitude of linear magnification (m)
versus distance of the object from the mirror (x) is correctly given by
(Graphs are drawn schematically and are not to scale)
(A)

(B)
(C)

(D)
Q5: An object is gradually moving away from the focal point of a concave mirror along the
axis of the mirror. The graphical representation of the magnitude of linear magnification (m)
versus distance of the object from the mirror (x) is correctly given by
(Graphs are drawn schematically and are not to scale)
(A)

(B)
(C)

(D)
Solution:

Magnitude of linear magnification,

From mirror formula,

Multiplying the whole equation by x, we get

Using the above equation in magnification formula,

For x = 2f, m = 1
And for x=f ,m=

Thus option (b) is correct

Q6: In a young’s double-slit experiment, at a certain point on the screen the path difference
between the two interfering waves is th of a wavelength. The ratio of the intensity of light at
that point to that at the centre of a bright fringe is
(A) 0.568

(B) 0.853

(C) 0.672

(D) 0.760
Q6: In a young’s double-slit experiment, at a certain point on the screen the path difference
between the two interfering waves is th of a wavelength. The ratio of the intensity of light at
that point to that at the centre of a bright fringe is
(A) 0.568

(B) 0.853

(C) 0.672

(D) 0.760

Solution:

In YDSE, the intensity at a point on the screen varies with the phase difference between the interfering light waves as:

Here, = phase difference between the interfering waves

I0 = maximum intensity on the screen
Q7: A telescope of aperture diameter 5 m is used to observe the moon from the earth.
Distance between the moon and earth is 4 × 105 km. The minimum distance between two
points on the moon's surface which can be resolved using this telescope is close to
(Wavelength of light is 5500 Å)
(A) 60 m

(B) 20 m

(C) 600 m

(D) 200 m
Q7: A telescope of aperture diameter 5 m is used to observe the moon from the earth.
Distance between the moon and earth is 4 × 105 km. The minimum distance between two
points on the moon's surface which can be resolved using this telescope is close to
(Wavelength of light is 5500 Å)
(A) 60 m

(B) 20 m

(C) 600 m

(D) 200 m
Solution:

Minimum angle for clear resolution,

Distance =
Distance =
∴ Nearest option is 60 m
Q8: A vessel of depth 2h is half filled with a liquid of refractive index in upper half and with
a liquid of refractive index in lower half. The liquids are immiscible. The apparent depth
of inner surface of the bottom of the vessel will be
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q8: A vessel of depth 2h is half filled with a liquid of refractive index in upper half and with
a liquid of refractive index in lower half. The liquids are immiscible. The apparent depth
of inner surface of the bottom of the vessel will be
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Assume, air is present outside container

Apparent height as seen from liquid 1 (having refractive index μ 1 = ) to liquid 2 (refractive index )

Now, actual height perceived from air,

Therefore, apparent depth of bottom surface of the container (apparent depth as seen from air (having refractive index
) to liquid 1(having refractive index )
=
Q9: There is a small source of light at some depth below the surface of water (refractive index
) in a tank of large cross sectional surface area. Neglecting any reflection from the bottom
and absorption by water, percentage of light that emerges out of surface is (nearly):
[Use the fact that surface area of a spherical cap of height h and radius of curvature r is
]
(A) 17%

(B) 34%

(C) 50%

(D) 21%
Q9: There is a small source of light at some depth below the surface of water (refractive index
) in a tank of large cross sectional surface area. Neglecting any reflection from the bottom
and absorption by water, percentage of light that emerges out of surface is (nearly):
[Use the fact that surface area of a spherical cap of height h and radius of curvature r is
]
(A) 17%

(B) 34%

(C) 50%

(D) 21%
Solution:

The portion of light escaping into the air from the liquid will form a cone. As long as the angle of incidence on the liquid – air
interface is less than the critical angle, i.e. , the light rays will undergo refraction and emerge into the air.
For , the light rays will suffer TIR(total internal reflection). So, these rays will not emerge into the air.
The portion of light rays emerging into the air from the liquid will form a cone of half angle =

Solid angle contained in this cone is

Percentage of light that escapes from liquid

Putting values we get

Q10: A spherical mirror is obtained as shown in the figure from a hollow glass sphere. If an
object is positioned in front of the mirror, what will be the nature and magnification of the
image of the object? (Figure drawn as schematic and not to scale)

(A) Erect, virtual and unmagnified

(B) Inverted, real and magnified

(C) Erect, virtual and magnified

(D) Inverted, real and unmagnified

Q10: A spherical mirror is obtained as shown in the figure from a hollow glass sphere. If an
object is positioned in front of the mirror, what will be the nature and magnification of the
image of the object? (Figure drawn as schematic and not to scale)

(A) Erect, virtual and unmagnified

(B) Inverted, real and magnified

(C) Erect, virtual and magnified

(D) Inverted, real and unmagnified

Solution:

as

or image will be real, inverted and unmagnified.

Q11: Interference fringes are observed on a screen by illuminating two thin slits 1 mm apart
with a light source The distance between the screen and the slits is 100
cm. If a bright fringe is observed on screen at a distance of 1.27 mm from the central bright
fringe, then the path difference between the waves, which are reaching this point from the slits
is close to :
(A)

(B)

(C) 2 nm

(D)
Q11: Interference fringes are observed on a screen by illuminating two thin slits 1 mm apart
with a light source The distance between the screen and the slits is 100
cm. If a bright fringe is observed on screen at a distance of 1.27 mm from the central bright
fringe, then the path difference between the waves, which are reaching this point from the slits
is close to :
(A)

(B)

(C) 2 nm

(D)
Solution:

Given, d = 1mm

D = 100 cm
Y = 1.27 mm

As is small, we can write

Q12: In a Young’s double slit experiment, light of 500 nm is used to produce an interference
pattern. When the distance between the slits is 0.05 mm, the angular width (in degree) of the
fringes formed on the distance screen is close to :
(A) 0.17º

(B) 0.07º

(C) 0.57º

(D) 1.7º
Q12: In a Young’s double slit experiment, light of 500 nm is used to produce an interference
pattern. When the distance between the slits is 0.05 mm, the angular width (in degree) of the
fringes formed on the distance screen is close to :
(A) 0.17º

(B) 0.07º

(C) 0.57º

(D) 1.7º

Solution:
Q13: Two light waves having the same wavelength in vacuum are in phase initially. Then
the first wave travels a path L1 through a medium of refractive index n1 while the second wave
travels a path of length L2 through a medium of refractive index n2. After this the phase
difference between the two waves is :
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q13: Two light waves having the same wavelength in vacuum are in phase initially. Then
the first wave travels a path L1 through a medium of refractive index n1 while the second wave
travels a path of length L2 through a medium of refractive index n2. After this the phase
difference between the two waves is :
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:
Q14: A beam of plane polarised light of large cross-sectional area and uniform intensity of 3.3
Wm-2 falls normally on a polariser (cross sectional area ) which rotates about
its axis with an angular speed of 31.4 rad/s. The energy of light passing through the polariser
per revolution, is close to:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q14: A beam of plane polarised light of large cross-sectional area and uniform intensity of 3.3
Wm-2 falls normally on a polariser (cross sectional area ) which rotates about
its axis with an angular speed of 31.4 rad/s. The energy of light passing through the polariser
per revolution, is close to:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

From Malus’s law

here, and p are indient and transmitted intensity respectively.

Q15: For a concave lens of focal length f, the relation between object and image distances u
and v, respectively, from its pole can best be represented by (u = v is the reference line) :
(A)

(B)
(C)

(D)
Q15: For a concave lens of focal length f, the relation between object and image distances u
and v, respectively, from its pole can best be represented by (u = v is the reference line) :
(A)

(B)
(C)

(D)
Solution:

from lens formula

At reference line (u = v)
u=0
At u =

for exact idea of curve slope at u = 0 will be 45º

which is true only for option (b)

Q16: A point like object is placed at a distance of 1 m in front of a convex lens of focal length
0.5 m. A plane mirror is placed at a distance of 2 m behind the lens. The position and nature
of the final image formed by the system is:
(A) 1 m from the mirror, virtual

(B) 2.6 m from the mirror, virtual

(C) 1 m from the mirror, real

(D) 2.6 m from the mirror, real

Q16: A point like object is placed at a distance of 1 m in front of a convex lens of focal length
0.5 m. A plane mirror is placed at a distance of 2 m behind the lens. The position and nature
of the final image formed by the system is:
(A) 1 m from the mirror, virtual

(B) 2.6 m from the mirror, virtual

(C) 1 m from the mirror, real

(D) 2.6 m from the mirror, real

Solution:

Image formed by one will be object for other.

will be formed in behind the mirror.

So, final image will be formed at 2.6 m from the mirror, real.
Q17: In the figure below, P and Q are two equally intense coherent sources emitting radiation
of wavelength 20 m. The separation between P and Q is 5 m and the phase of P is ahead of
that of Q by 90°. A, B and C are three distinct points of observation, each equidistant from the
midpoint of PQ. The intensities of radiation at A,B,C will be in the ratio:

(A) 4:1:0

(B) 2:1:0

(C) 0:1:2

(D) 0:1:4
Q17: In the figure below, P and Q are two equally intense coherent sources emitting radiation
of wavelength 20 m. The separation between P and Q is 5 m and the phase of P is ahead of
that of Q by 90°. A, B and C are three distinct points of observation, each equidistant from the
midpoint of PQ. The intensities of radiation at A,B,C will be in the ratio:

(A) 4:1:0

(B) 2:1:0

(C) 0:1:2

(D) 0:1:4

Solution:
Q18: A double convex lens has power P and same radii of curvature R of both the surfaces.
The radius of curvature of a surface of a plano-convex lens made of the same material with
power 1.5 P is :
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D) 2R
Q18: A double convex lens has power P and same radii of curvature R of both the surfaces.
The radius of curvature of a surface of a plano-convex lens made of the same material with
power 1.5 P is :
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D) 2R

Solution:

For biconvex lens having same radii of curvature,

…..(1)
For plano-convex lens,
….(2)
From (1) and (2), we get
Q19: In a Young’s double slit experiment, the width of the one of the slit is three times the
other slit. The amplitude of the light coming from a slit is proportional to the slit-width. Find the
ratio of the maximum to the minimum intensity in the interference patter.
(A) 4:1

(B) 1:4

(C) 3:1

(D) 2:1
Q19: In a Young’s double slit experiment, the width of the one of the slit is three times the
other slit. The amplitude of the light coming from a slit is proportional to the slit-width. Find the
ratio of the maximum to the minimum intensity in the interference patter.
(A) 4:1

(B) 1:4

(C) 3:1

(D) 2:1

Solution:

Amplitude Width of slit

Intensity
Q20: The focal length f is related to the radius of curvature r of the spherical convex mirror by
(A) f = -r

(B)

(C) f=r

(D)
Q20: The focal length f is related to the radius of curvature r of the spherical convex mirror by
(A) f = -r

(B)

(C) f=r

(D)

Solution:

For convex mirror, focus is behind the mirror

Q21: Two coherent light sources having intensity in the ratio produce an interference
pattern. The ratio will be:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q21: Two coherent light sources having intensity in the ratio produce an interference
pattern. The ratio will be:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

Given that,
We know,
Q22: Consider the diffraction pattern obtained from the sunlight incident on a pinhole of
diameter If the diameter of the pinhole is slightly increased, it will affect the
diffraction pattern such that:
(A) Its size decreases, but intensity increases

(B) Its size increases, and intensity increases

(C) Its size increases, but intensity decreases

(D) Its size decreases, and intensity decreases

Q22: Consider the diffraction pattern obtained from the sunlight incident on a pinhole of
diameter If the diameter of the pinhole is slightly increased, it will affect the
diffraction pattern such that:
(A) Its size decreases, but intensity increases

(B) Its size increases, and intensity increases

(C) Its size increases, but intensity decreases

(D) Its size decreases, and intensity decreases

Solution:

When a increases, decreases, width decreases.

If width decreases then intensity increases.
Q23: A short straight object of height 100 cm lies before the central axis of a spherical mirror
whose focal length has absolute value |f| = 40 cm. The image of object produced by the mirror
is of height 25 cm and has the same orientation of the object. One may conclude from the
information :
(A) Image is virtual, opposite side of convex mirror

(B) Image is real, same side of concave mirror

(C) Image is virtual, opposite side of concave mirror

(D) Image is real, same side of convex mirror

Q23: A short straight object of height 100 cm lies before the central axis of a spherical mirror
whose focal length has absolute value |f| = 40 cm. The image of object produced by the mirror
is of height 25 cm and has the same orientation of the object. One may conclude from the
information :
(A) Image is virtual, opposite side of convex mirror

(B) Image is real, same side of concave mirror

(C) Image is virtual, opposite side of concave mirror

(D) Image is real, same side of convex mirror

Solution:

Since orientation is same image is virtual. Since image is smaller the mirror has to the convex.
Q24: In a Young's double slit experiment two slits are separated by 2 mm and the screen is
placed one meter away. When a light of wavelength 500 nm is used, the fringe separation will
be :
(A) 0.75 mm

(B) 0.25 mm

(C) 0.50 mm

(D) 1 mm
Q24: In a Young's double slit experiment two slits are separated by 2 mm and the screen is
placed one meter away. When a light of wavelength 500 nm is used, the fringe separation will
be :
(A) 0.75 mm

(B) 0.25 mm

(C) 0.50 mm

(D) 1 mm

Solution:

b = 0.25 mm
Q25: The incident ray, reflected ray and the outward drawn normal are denoted by the unit
vectors -respectively. Then choose the correct relation for these vectors.
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q25: The incident ray, reflected ray and the outward drawn normal are denoted by the unit
vectors -respectively. Then choose the correct relation for these vectors.
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:
Q26: Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled
as Reason R.
Assertion A: For a simple microscope, the angular size of the object equals the angular size
of the image.
Reason R: Magnification is achieved as the small object can be kept much closer to the eye
than 25 cm and hence it subtends a large angle.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below:
(A) A is true but R is false

(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(C) A is false but R is true

(D) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Q26: Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled
as Reason R.
Assertion A: For a simple microscope, the angular size of the object equals the angular size
of the image.
Reason R: Magnification is achieved as the small object can be kept much closer to the eye
than 25 cm and hence it subtends a large angle.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below:
(A) A is true but R is false

(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(C) A is false but R is true

(D) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Solution:

is same for both object and image

Hence m > 1
Q27: The angle of deviation through a prism is minimum when

(A) Incident ray and emergent ray are symmetric to the prism
(B) The refracted ray inside the prism becomes parallel to its base
(C) Angle of incidence is equal to that of the angle of emergence
(D) When angle of emergence is double the angle of incidence
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Only statements (A) and (B) are true

(B) Statements (A), (B) and (C) are true

(C) Only statement (D) is true

(D) Statements (B) and (C) are true

Q27: The angle of deviation through a prism is minimum when

(A) Incident ray and emergent ray are symmetric to the prism
(B) The refracted ray inside the prism becomes parallel to its base
(C) Angle of incidence is equal to that of the angle of emergence
(D) When angle of emergence is double the angle of incidence
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Only statements (A) and (B) are true

(B) Statements (A), (B) and (C) are true

(C) Only statement (D) is true

(D) Statements (B) and (C) are true

Solution:

Deviation is minimum in a prism when:

and ray inside the prism is parallel to base of prism
Q28: Red light differs from blue light as they have :
(A) Same frequencies and same wavelengths

(B) Different frequencies and same wavelengths

(C) Same frequencies and different wavelengths

(D) Different frequencies and different wavelengths

Q28: Red light differs from blue light as they have :
(A) Same frequencies and same wavelengths

(B) Different frequencies and same wavelengths

(C) Same frequencies and different wavelengths

(D) Different frequencies and different wavelengths

Solution:

Red light and blue light have different wavelength and different frequency.
Q29: The refractive index of a converging lens is 1.4. What will be the focal length of this lens
if it is placed in a medium of same refractive index ?( Assume the radii of curvature of the
faces of lens are R1 and R2 respectively).
(A)

(B) zero

(C) Infinite

(D) 1
Q29: The refractive index of a converging lens is 1.4. What will be the focal length of this lens
if it is placed in a medium of same refractive index ?( Assume the radii of curvature of the
faces of lens are R1 and R2 respectively).
(A)

(B) zero

(C) Infinite

(D) 1

Solution:

If
Q30: The thickness at the centre of a plano convex lens is 3 mm and the diameter is 6 cm. If
the speed of light in the material of the lens is The focal length of the lens is
________.
(A) 0.30 cm

(B) 15 cm

(C) 1.5 cm

(D) 30 cm
Q30: The thickness at the centre of a plano convex lens is 3 mm and the diameter is 6 cm. If
the speed of light in the material of the lens is The focal length of the lens is
________.
(A) 0.30 cm

(B) 15 cm

(C) 1.5 cm

(D) 30 cm
Solution:

Neglecting t2, we get

Q31: In Young’s double slit arrangement, slits are separated by a gap of 0.5 mm, and the
screen is placed at a distance of 0.5 m from them. The distance between the first and the
third bright fringe formed when the slits are illuminated by a monochromatic light of 5890 Å is:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q31: In Young’s double slit arrangement, slits are separated by a gap of 0.5 mm, and the
screen is placed at a distance of 0.5 m from them. The distance between the first and the
third bright fringe formed when the slits are illuminated by a monochromatic light of 5890 Å is:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

Distance between first and third bright fringe is

Q32: Your friend is having eyesight problem. She is not able to see clearly a distant uniform
window and it appears to her as non-uniform and distorted. The doctor diagnosed the
problem as:
(A) Presbyopia with Astigmatism

(B) Astigmatism

(C) Myopia with Astigmatism

(D) Myopia and hypermetropia

Q32: Your friend is having eyesight problem. She is not able to see clearly a distant uniform
window and it appears to her as non-uniform and distorted. The doctor diagnosed the
problem as:
(A) Presbyopia with Astigmatism

(B) Astigmatism

(C) Myopia with Astigmatism

(D) Myopia and hypermetropia

Solution:

Near-sightedness (myopia) is a common vision condition in which you can see objects near to you clearly, but objects farther
away are blurry.
Astigmatism is a type of refractive error in which the eye does not focus light evenly on the retina. This results in distorted or
blurred vision at any distance.
So, he is suffering from both eye defects, astigmatism, and myopia.
Q33: Three rays of light, namely red (R), green (G) and blue (B) are incident on the face PQ
of a right angled prism PQR as shown in the figure.

The refractive indices of the material of the prism for red, green and blue wavelength are
1.27, 1.42 and 1.49 respectively. The colour of the ray(s) emerging out of the face PR is :
(A) green

(B) red

(C) blue and green

(D) blue
Q33: Three rays of light, namely red (R), green (G) and blue (B) are incident on the face PQ
of a right angled prism PQR as shown in the figure.

The refractive indices of the material of the prism for red, green and blue wavelength are
1.27, 1.42 and 1.49 respectively. The colour of the ray(s) emerging out of the face PR is :
(A) green

(B) red

(C) blue and green

(D) blue
Solution:

Assuming that the right angled prism is an isosceles prism, so the other angles will be 45° each.
⇒ Each incident ray will make an angle of 45° with the normal at face PR.
⇒ The wavelength corresponding to which the incidence angle is less than the critical angle, will pass through PR.
⇒ θ C = critical angle

the light ray will pass

Red will pass.

Green will not pass

Blue will not pass

⇒ So only red will pass through PR.
Q34: The speed of light in media 'A' and ‘B’ are 2.0 x 1010 cm/s and 1.5 x 1010 cm/s
respectively. A ray of light enters from the medium B to A at an incident angle . If the ray
suffers total internal reflection. than
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q34: The speed of light in media 'A' and ‘B’ are 2.0 x 1010 cm/s and 1.5 x 1010 cm/s
respectively. A ray of light enters from the medium B to A at an incident angle . If the ray
suffers total internal reflection. than
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Speed of light in A = VA
Speed of light in B = VB

When i.e. TIR take place

Q35: In young’s double slit experiment, the fringe width is 12mm. If the entire arrangement is
placed in water of refractive index then the fringe width becomes (in mm)
(A) 16

(B) 9

(C) 48

(D) 12
Q35: In young’s double slit experiment, the fringe width is 12mm. If the entire arrangement is
placed in water of refractive index then the fringe width becomes (in mm)
(A) 16

(B) 9

(C) 48

(D) 12

Solution:

For a given light wavelength corresponding a medium of refractive index μ

and we know that fringe width

Therefore,
Q36: Light travels in two media and with speeds and
respectively. The critical angle between them is:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q36: Light travels in two media and with speeds and
respectively. The critical angle between them is:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:
Q37: A microscope was initially placed in air (refractive index 1). It is then immersed in oil
(refractive index 2). For a light whose wavelength in air is λ, calculate the change of
microscope’s resolving power due to oil and choose the correct option.
(A) Resolving power will be in the oil than it was in the air

(B) Resolving power will be twice in the oil than it was in the air.

(C) Resolving power will be four times in the oil than it was in the air.

(D) Resolving power will be in the oil than it was in the air.
Q37: A microscope was initially placed in air (refractive index 1). It is then immersed in oil
(refractive index 2). For a light whose wavelength in air is λ, calculate the change of
microscope’s resolving power due to oil and choose the correct option.
(A) Resolving power will be in the oil than it was in the air

(B) Resolving power will be twice in the oil than it was in the air.

(C) Resolving power will be four times in the oil than it was in the air.

(D) Resolving power will be in the oil than it was in the air.

Solution:
Q38: Two coherent sources of light interfere. The intensity ratio of two sources is 1 : 4. For
this interference pattern if the value of is equal to then will be :
(A) 1.5

(B) 2

(C) 0.5

(D) 1
Q38: Two coherent sources of light interfere. The intensity ratio of two sources is 1 : 4. For
this interference pattern if the value of is equal to then will be :
(A) 1.5

(B) 2

(C) 0.5

(D) 1

Solution:
Q39: The power of a lens (biconvex) is 1.25 m-1 in particular medium. Refractive index of the
lens is 1.5 and radii of curvature are 20 cm and 40 cm respectively. The refractive index of
surrounding medium :
(A) 1.0

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q39: The power of a lens (biconvex) is 1.25 m-1 in particular medium. Refractive index of the
lens is 1.5 and radii of curvature are 20 cm and 40 cm respectively. The refractive index of
surrounding medium :
(A) 1.0

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

(µ1 is refractive index of lens and µ2 is of surrounding medium)

Q40: An unpolarised light beam of intensity 2I0 is passed through a polaroid P and then
through another polaroid Q which is oriented in such a way that its passing axis makes an
angle of 30° relative to that of P. The intensity of the emergent light is
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q40: An unpolarised light beam of intensity 2I0 is passed through a polaroid P and then
through another polaroid Q which is oriented in such a way that its passing axis makes an
angle of 30° relative to that of P. The intensity of the emergent light is
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:
Q41: Light enters from air into a given medium at an angle of 45° with interface of the air-
medium surface. After refraction, the light ray is deviated through an angle of 15° from its
original direction.
The refractive index of the medium is
(A) 1.732

(B) 1.333

(C) 1.414

(D) 2.732
Q41: Light enters from air into a given medium at an angle of 45° with interface of the air-
medium surface. After refraction, the light ray is deviated through an angle of 15° from its
original direction.
The refractive index of the medium is
(A) 1.732

(B) 1.333

(C) 1.414

(D) 2.732
Solution:
Q42: Time taken by light to travel in two different materials A and B of refractive indices
and of same thickness is and respectively. If and the ratio of
to is 1 : 2. Then the thickness of material, in meter is : (Given and are
velocities of light in A and B materials respectively).
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q42: Time taken by light to travel in two different materials A and B of refractive indices
and of same thickness is and respectively. If and the ratio of
to is 1 : 2. Then the thickness of material, in meter is : (Given and are
velocities of light in A and B materials respectively).
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

Let the thickness is d

As
Or
Q43: Which of the following statement is correct?
(A) In primary rainbow, observer sees red colour on the top and violet on the bottom

(B) In primary rainbow, observer sees violet colour on the top and red on the bottom

(C) In primary rainbow, light wave suffers total internal reflection twice before coming out of water drops

(D) Primary rainbow is less bright than secondary rainbow

Q43: Which of the following statement is correct?
(A) In primary rainbow, observer sees red colour on the top and violet on the bottom

(B) In primary rainbow, observer sees violet colour on the top and red on the bottom

(C) In primary rainbow, light wave suffers total internal reflection twice before coming out of water drops

(D) Primary rainbow is less bright than secondary rainbow

Solution:

In primary rainbow, red colour is at top and violet is at bottom.

Intensity of secondary rainbow is less in comparison to primary rainbow.
Q44: For an object placed at a distance 2.4 m from a lens, a sharp focused image is observed
on a sawn placed at a distance 12 cm from the lens. A glass plate of refractive index 1.5 and
thickness 1 cm is introduced between lens and screen such that the glass plate plane faces
parallel to the screen. By what distance should the object be shifted so that a sharp focused
image is observed again on the screen?
(A) 0.8 m

(B) 3.2 m

(C) 1.2 m

(D) 5.6 m
Q44: For an object placed at a distance 2.4 m from a lens, a sharp focused image is observed
on a sawn placed at a distance 12 cm from the lens. A glass plate of refractive index 1.5 and
thickness 1 cm is introduced between lens and screen such that the glass plate plane faces
parallel to the screen. By what distance should the object be shifted so that a sharp focused
image is observed again on the screen?
(A) 0.8 m

(B) 3.2 m

(C) 1.2 m

(D) 5.6 m
Solution:

Applying lens formula

Upon putting the glass slab, shift of image is

Now
Again apply lens formula
Solving
Thus shift of object is
Q45: Two light beams of intensities in the ratio of 9: 4 are allowed to interfere. The ratio of the
intensity of maxima and minima will be
(A) 2:3

(B) 16 : 81

(C) 25 : 169

(D) 25 : 1
Q45: Two light beams of intensities in the ratio of 9: 4 are allowed to interfere. The ratio of the
intensity of maxima and minima will be
(A) 2:3

(B) 16 : 81

(C) 25 : 169

(D) 25 : 1

Solution:

Given
Q46: The two light beams having intensities I and 9I interfere to produce a fringe pattern on a
screen. The phase difference between the beams is at point P and at point Q. Then the
difference between the resultant intensities at P and Q will be:
(A) 2I

(B) 6I

(C) 5I

(D) 7I
Q46: The two light beams having intensities I and 9I interfere to produce a fringe pattern on a
screen. The phase difference between the beams is at point P and at point Q. Then the
difference between the resultant intensities at P and Q will be:
(A) 2I

(B) 6I

(C) 5I

(D) 7I

Solution:

Hence the difference will be 10I - 4I = 6I

Q47: A light wave travelling linearly in a medium of dielectric constant 4 , incidents on the
horizontal interface separating medium with air. The angle of incidence for which the total
intensity of incident wave will be reflected back into the same medium will be:
(Given: Relative permeability of medium )
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q47: A light wave travelling linearly in a medium of dielectric constant 4 , incidents on the
horizontal interface separating medium with air. The angle of incidence for which the total
intensity of incident wave will be reflected back into the same medium will be:
(Given: Relative permeability of medium )
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:
Q48: The difference of speed of light in the two media A and is .
If the refractive index of medium B is 1.47, then the ratio of refractive index of medium B to
medium A is : (Given: speed of light in vacuum )
(A) 1.303

(B) 1.318

(C) 1.13

(D) 0.12
Q48: The difference of speed of light in the two media A and is .
If the refractive index of medium B is 1.47, then the ratio of refractive index of medium B to
medium A is : (Given: speed of light in vacuum )
(A) 1.303

(B) 1.318

(C) 1.13

(D) 0.12

Solution:
Q49: The interference pattern is obtained with two coherent light sources of intensity ratio 4:
1. And the ratio is . Then, the value of x will be equal to:
(A) 3

(B) 4

(C) 2

(D) 1
Q49: The interference pattern is obtained with two coherent light sources of intensity ratio 4:
1. And the ratio is . Then, the value of x will be equal to:
(A) 3

(B) 4

(C) 2

(D) 1

Solution:

So,
Q50: A light whose electric field vectors are completely removed by using a good polaroid,
allowed to incident on the surface of the prism at Brewster's angle. Choose the most suitable
option for the phenomenon related to the prism.
(A) Reflected and refracted rays will be perpendicular to each other.

(B) Wave will propagate along the surface of prism

(C) No refraction, and there will be total reflection of light

(D) No reflection. and there will be total transmission of light

Q50: A light whose electric field vectors are completely removed by using a good polaroid,
allowed to incident on the surface of the prism at Brewster's angle. Choose the most suitable
option for the phenomenon related to the prism.
(A) Reflected and refracted rays will be perpendicular to each other.

(B) Wave will propagate along the surface of prism

(C) No refraction, and there will be total reflection of light

(D) No reflection. and there will be total transmission of light

Solution:

No reflection. and there will be total transmission of light

Q51: Consider a light ray travelling in air is incident into a medium of refractive index
The incident angle is twice that of refracting angle. Then, the angle of incidence will be
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q51: Consider a light ray travelling in air is incident into a medium of refractive index
The incident angle is twice that of refracting angle. Then, the angle of incidence will be
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:
Q52: In free space, an electromagnetic wave of 3 GHz frequency strikes over the edge of an
object of size where is the wavelength of the wave space. The phenomenon, which
happens there will be:
(A) Reflection

(B) Refraction

(C) Diffraction

(D) Scattering
Q52: In free space, an electromagnetic wave of 3 GHz frequency strikes over the edge of an
object of size where is the wavelength of the wave space. The phenomenon, which
happens there will be:
(A) Reflection

(B) Refraction

(C) Diffraction

(D) Scattering

Solution:

Scattering
Q53: For a specific wavelength 670 nm of light coming from a galaxy moving with velocity v,
the observed wavelength is 670.7 nm.
The value of v is:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q53: For a specific wavelength 670 nm of light coming from a galaxy moving with velocity v,
the observed wavelength is 670.7 nm.
The value of v is:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:
Q54: convex lens has power P. It is cut into two halves along its principal axis. Further one
piece (out of the two halves) is cut into two halves perpendicular to the principal axis (as
shown in figure). Choose the incorrect option for the reported pieces.

(A) Power of

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q54: convex lens has power P. It is cut into two halves along its principal axis. Further one
piece (out of the two halves) is cut into two halves perpendicular to the principal axis (as
shown in figure). Choose the incorrect option for the reported pieces.

(A) Power of

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:
Q55: 1f a wave gets refracted into a denser medium, then which of the following is true?
(A) wavelength, speed and frequency decreases

(B) wavelength increases, speed decreases and frequency remains constant

(C) wavelength and speed decreases but frequency remains constant

(D) wavelength. speed and frequency increases

Q55: 1f a wave gets refracted into a denser medium, then which of the following is true?
(A) wavelength, speed and frequency decreases

(B) wavelength increases, speed decreases and frequency remains constant

(C) wavelength and speed decreases but frequency remains constant

(D) wavelength. speed and frequency increases

Solution:

So,
In denser medium v decrease.
Q56: In young's double slit experiment performed using a monochromatic light of wavelength
. when a glass plate of thickness is introduced in the path of the one or the
interfering beams, the intensity at the position where the central maximum occurred
previously remains unchanged. The value of x will be:
(A) 3

(B) 2

(C) 1.5

(D) 0.5
Q56: In young's double slit experiment performed using a monochromatic light of wavelength
. when a glass plate of thickness is introduced in the path of the one or the
interfering beams, the intensity at the position where the central maximum occurred
previously remains unchanged. The value of x will be:
(A) 3

(B) 2

(C) 1.5

(D) 0.5

Solution:

Using
Q57: The refracting angle of a prism is A and refractive index of the material of the prism is
. Then the angle of minimum deviation will be-
(A) 180 – 2A

(B) 90 – A

(C) 180 + 2A

(D) 180 – 3A
Q57: The refracting angle of a prism is A and refractive index of the material of the prism is
. Then the angle of minimum deviation will be-
(A) 180 – 2A

(B) 90 – A

(C) 180 + 2A

(D) 180 – 3A

Solution:

Option (A) is correct.

Q58: The aperture of the objective is 24.4 cm. The resolving power of this telescope, if a light
of wavelength is used to see the object will be:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q58: The aperture of the objective is 24.4 cm. The resolving power of this telescope, if a light
of wavelength is used to see the object will be:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

R.P

Option (C) is correct.

Q59: A thin lens made of glass (refractive index = 1.5) of focal length f = 16 cm is immersed in
a liquid of refractive index 1.42. If its focal length in liquid is , then the ratio is closest
to the integer
(A) 1

(B) 9

(C) 5

(D) 17
Q59: A thin lens made of glass (refractive index = 1.5) of focal length f = 16 cm is immersed in
a liquid of refractive index 1.42. If its focal length in liquid is , then the ratio is closest
to the integer
(A) 1

(B) 9

(C) 5

(D) 17

Solution:
Q60: In a Young’s double slit experiment, the separation between the slits is 0.15 mm. In the
experiment, a source of light of wavelength 589 nm is used and the interference pattern is
observed on a screen kept 1.5 m away. The separation between the successive bright fringes
on the screen is
(A) 5.9 mm

(B) 3.9 mm

(C) 6.9 mm

(D) 4.9 mm
Q60: In a Young’s double slit experiment, the separation between the slits is 0.15 mm. In the
experiment, a source of light of wavelength 589 nm is used and the interference pattern is
observed on a screen kept 1.5 m away. The separation between the successive bright fringes
on the screen is
(A) 5.9 mm

(B) 3.9 mm

(C) 6.9 mm

(D) 4.9 mm

Solution:
Q61: In a Young’s double slit experiment, 16 fringes are observed in a certain segment of the
screen when light of wavelength 700 nm is used. If the wavelength of light is changed to 400
nm, the number of fringes observed in the same segment of the screen would be :
(A) 28

(B) 24

(C) 30

(D) 18
Q61: In a Young’s double slit experiment, 16 fringes are observed in a certain segment of the
screen when light of wavelength 700 nm is used. If the wavelength of light is changed to 400
nm, the number of fringes observed in the same segment of the screen would be :
(A) 28

(B) 24

(C) 30

(D) 18

Solution:

or
Q62: A point object in air is in front of the curved surface of a plano-convex lens. The radius
of curvature of the curved surface is 30 cm and the refractive index of lens material is 1.5,
then the focal length of the lens (in cm) is
Q62: A point object in air is in front of the curved surface of a plano-convex lens. The radius
of curvature of the curved surface is 30 cm and the refractive index of lens material is 1.5,
then the focal length of the lens (in cm) is
60.00

Solution:

Applying Lens makers’ formula,

Q63: In a Young’s double slit experiment 15 fringes are observed on a small portion of the
screen when light of wavelength 500nm is used. 10 fringes are observed on the same section
of the screen when another light source of wavelength is used. Then the value of is (in
nm)
Q63: In a Young’s double slit experiment 15 fringes are observed on a small portion of the
screen when light of wavelength 500nm is used. 10 fringes are observed on the same section
of the screen when another light source of wavelength is used. Then the value of is (in
nm)
750.00

Solution:

If the length of the segment is y,

Then
n = no. of fringes,
= fringe width
Q64: A light ray enters a solid glass sphere of refractive index at an angle of
incidence 60º. The ray is both reflected and refracted at the farther surface of the sphere. The
angle (in degrees) between the reflected and refracted rays at this surface is ………. .
Q64: A light ray enters a solid glass sphere of refractive index at an angle of
incidence 60º. The ray is both reflected and refracted at the farther surface of the sphere. The
angle (in degrees) between the reflected and refracted rays at this surface is ………. .
90.00
Solution:

,
Q65: An observer can see through a small hole on the side of a jar (radius 15 cm) at a point
at height of 15 cm from the bottom (see figure). The hole is at a height of 45 cm. When the jar
is filled with a liquid up to a height of 30 cm the same observer can see the edge at the
bottom of the jar. If the refractive index of the liquid is N/100, where N is an integer, the value
of N is ……….. .
Q65: An observer can see through a small hole on the side of a jar (radius 15 cm) at a point
at height of 15 cm from the bottom (see figure). The hole is at a height of 45 cm. When the jar
is filled with a liquid up to a height of 30 cm the same observer can see the edge at the
bottom of the jar. If the refractive index of the liquid is N/100, where N is an integer, the value
of N is ……….. .

158
Solution:
Q66: When an object is kept at a distance of 30 cm from a concave mirror, the image is
formed at a distance of 10 cm from the mirror. If the object is moved with a speed of 9 cms–1,
the speed (in cms–1) with which image moves at that instant is ………. .
Q66: When an object is kept at a distance of 30 cm from a concave mirror, the image is
formed at a distance of 10 cm from the mirror. If the object is moved with a speed of 9 cms–1,
the speed (in cms–1) with which image moves at that instant is ………. .
1.00

Solution:
Q67: Orange light of wavelength 6000 × 10–10 m illuminates a single slit of width 0.6 × 10–4 m.
The maximum possible number of diffraction minima produced on both sides of the central
maximum is ___________.
Q67: Orange light of wavelength 6000 × 10–10 m illuminates a single slit of width 0.6 × 10–4 m.
The maximum possible number of diffraction minima produced on both sides of the central
maximum is ___________.
200.00

Solution:

For minima

Or
maximum value of is 1

For both sides 100 + 100 = 200

Q68: The distance between an object and a screen is 100 cm. A lens can produce real image
of the object on the screen for two different positions between the screen and the object. The
distance between these two positions is 40 cm. If the power of the lens is close to D
where N is an integer, the value of N is _________.
Q68: The distance between an object and a screen is 100 cm. A lens can produce real image
of the object on the screen for two different positions between the screen and the object. The
distance between these two positions is 40 cm. If the power of the lens is close to D
where N is an integer, the value of N is _________.
476.00

Solution:

cm
Q69: A prism of angle A = 1º has a refractive index A good estimate for the
minimum angle of deviation (in degrees) is close to N/10. Value of N is
Q69: A prism of angle A = 1º has a refractive index A good estimate for the
minimum angle of deviation (in degrees) is close to N/10. Value of N is
5.00

Solution:

A = 1º
Q70: A young's double-slit experiment is performed using monochromatic light of wavelength
λ. The intensity of light at a point on the screen, where the path difference is λ, is K units. The
intensity of light at a point where the path difference is is given by , where n is an
integer. The value of n is ________ .
Q70: A young's double-slit experiment is performed using monochromatic light of wavelength
λ. The intensity of light at a point on the screen, where the path difference is λ, is K units. The
intensity of light at a point where the path difference is is given by , where n is an
integer. The value of n is ________ .
9.00

Solution:

From Ist case

From IInd case

Q71: An unpolarised light beam is incident on the polarizer of a polarization experiment and
the intensity of light beam emerging from the analyser is measured as 100 Lumens. Now, if
the analyser is rotated around the horizontal axis (direction of light) by 30o in clockwise
direction, the intensity of emerging light will be ________ Lumens.
Q71: An unpolarised light beam is incident on the polarizer of a polarization experiment and
the intensity of light beam emerging from the analyser is measured as 100 Lumens. Now, if
the analyser is rotated around the horizontal axis (direction of light) by 30o in clockwise
direction, the intensity of emerging light will be ________ Lumens.
75.00
Solution:

Assuming initially axis of Polarizer and Analyzer are parallel

Now emerging intensity

Ans: 75
Q72: The same size images are formed by a convex lens when the object is placed at 20 cm
or at 10 cm from the lens. The focal length of convex lens is____________ cm.
Q72: The same size images are formed by a convex lens when the object is placed at 20 cm
or at 10 cm from the lens. The focal length of convex lens is____________ cm.
15.00

Solution:
Q73: A point source of light S, placed at a distance 60cm infront of the centre of a plane
mirror of width 50 cm, hangs vertically on a wall. A man walks infront of the mirror along a line
parallel to the mirror at a distance 1.2m from it (see in the figure). The distance between the
extreme points where he can see the image of the light source in the mirror is ______cm.
Q73: A point source of light S, placed at a distance 60cm infront of the centre of a plane
mirror of width 50 cm, hangs vertically on a wall. A man walks infront of the mirror along a line
parallel to the mirror at a distance 1.2m from it (see in the figure). The distance between the
extreme points where he can see the image of the light source in the mirror is ______cm.

150.00
Solution:

So distance between extreme point = 2x =

Q74: A fringe width of 6 mm was produced for two slits separated by 1 mm apart. The screen
is placed 10 m away. The wavelength of light used is ‘x’ nm.The value of ‘x’ to the nearest
integer is ________.
Q74: A fringe width of 6 mm was produced for two slits separated by 1 mm apart. The screen
is placed 10 m away. The wavelength of light used is ‘x’ nm.The value of ‘x’ to the nearest
integer is ________.
600.00

Solution:
Q75: The image of an object placed in air formed by a convex refracting surface is at a
distance of 10 m behind the surface. The image is real and is at of the distance of the object
from the surface. The wavelength of light inside the surface is times the wavelength in air.
The radius of the curved surface is . The value of ‘x’ is ________
Q75: The image of an object placed in air formed by a convex refracting surface is at a
distance of 10 m behind the surface. The image is real and is at of the distance of the object
from the surface. The wavelength of light inside the surface is times the wavelength in air.
The radius of the curved surface is . The value of ‘x’ is ________
30.00

Solution:

m
Q76: A galaxy is moving away from the earth at a speed of 286 km s–1. The shift in the
wavelength of a redline at 630 nm is
The value of x, to the nearest integer, is …………….
[Take the value of the speed of light c, as 3 × 108 ms–1]
Q76: A galaxy is moving away from the earth at a speed of 286 km s–1. The shift in the
wavelength of a redline at 630 nm is
The value of x, to the nearest integer, is …………….
[Take the value of the speed of light c, as 3 × 108 ms–1]
6.00

Solution:
Q77: In a double slit experiment with monochromatic light. fringes are obtained on a screen
placed at some distance from the plane of slits. If the screen is moved by in
towards the slits, the change in fringe width is . If the distance between the slits
is 1 mm. then the wavelength of the light will be
Q77: In a double slit experiment with monochromatic light. fringes are obtained on a screen
placed at some distance from the plane of slits. If the screen is moved by in
towards the slits, the change in fringe width is . If the distance between the slits
is 1 mm. then the wavelength of the light will be
600.00

Solution:

Where d = 1 mm

As screen is shifter toward slit by

Fringe width get change by

Q78: The graph between for a thin convex lens in order to determine its focal length
is plotted as shown in the figure. The refractive index of length is 1.5 and its both the surfaces
have same radius of curvatures R. The value of R will be _____ cm.
(Where u = object distance, v = image distance)
Q78: The graph between for a thin convex lens in order to determine its focal length
is plotted as shown in the figure. The refractive index of length is 1.5 and its both the surfaces
have same radius of curvatures R. The value of R will be _____ cm.
(Where u = object distance, v = image distance)

10
Solution:

For point B,

i.e. f = 10 cm
Q79: In the given figure, the face AC of the equilateral prism is immersed in a liquid of
refractive index 'n'. For incident angle at the side AC, the refracted light beam just grazes
along face AC. The refractive index of the liquid . The value of x is ______.
(Given refractive index of glass =1.5 )
Q79: In the given figure, the face AC of the equilateral prism is immersed in a liquid of
refractive index 'n'. For incident angle at the side AC, the refracted light beam just grazes
along face AC. The refractive index of the liquid . The value of x is ______.
(Given refractive index of glass =1.5 )

27.00
Solution:

Using snell’s law at face AC

Q80: A thin prism of angle 6º and refractive index for yellow light 1.5 is combined with
another prism of angle 5º and . The combination produces no dispersion. The net
average deviation (δ ) produced by the combination is The value of x is…….
Q80: A thin prism of angle 6º and refractive index for yellow light 1.5 is combined with
another prism of angle 5º and . The combination produces no dispersion. The net
average deviation (δ ) produced by the combination is The value of x is…….

4.00

Solution:
Q81: In a Young’s double slit experiment, a laser light of 560 nm produces an interference
pattern with consecutive bright fringes’ separation of 7.2 mm. Now another light is used to
produce an interference pattern with consecutive bright fringes’ separation of 8.1 mm. The
wavelength of second light is _________ nm.
Q81: In a Young’s double slit experiment, a laser light of 560 nm produces an interference
pattern with consecutive bright fringes’ separation of 7.2 mm. Now another light is used to
produce an interference pattern with consecutive bright fringes’ separation of 8.1 mm. The
wavelength of second light is _________ nm.
630.00

Solution:
Q82: An object ‘o’ is placed at a distance of 100 cm in front of a concave mirror of radius of
curvature 200 cm as shown in the figure. The object starts moving towards the mirror at a
speed 2 cm/s. The position of the image from the mirror after 10s will be at ……. cm.
Q82: An object ‘o’ is placed at a distance of 100 cm in front of a concave mirror of radius of
curvature 200 cm as shown in the figure. The object starts moving towards the mirror at a
speed 2 cm/s. The position of the image from the mirror after 10s will be at ……. cm.

400.00

Solution:

After 10 sec.
u = –80 cm
f = –100 cm
Q83: In an experiment with a convex lens. The plot of the image distance (v’) against the
object distance (µ’) measured from the focus gives a curve v’ µ’ = 225. If all the distances are
measured in cm. The magnitude of the focal length of the lens is ……….. cm.
Q83: In an experiment with a convex lens. The plot of the image distance (v’) against the
object distance (µ’) measured from the focus gives a curve v’ µ’ = 225. If all the distances are
measured in cm. The magnitude of the focal length of the lens is ……….. cm.
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Solution:

vu = f2 (by Newton’s formula)

f2 = 225
f = 15 cm
Q84: Two light beams of intensities 4I and 9I interfere on a screen. The phase difference
between these beams on the screen at point A is zero and at point B is . The difference of
resultant intensities, at the point A and B, will be _________ I. A
Q84: Two light beams of intensities 4I and 9I interfere on a screen. The phase difference
between these beams on the screen at point A is zero and at point B is . The difference of
resultant intensities, at the point A and B, will be _________ I. A
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Solution:
Q85: The X-Y plane be taken as the boundary between two transparent media M1 and M2. M1
in has a refractive index of and M2 with Z < 0 has a refractive index of 3 . A ray of
light travelling in M1 along the direction given by the vector , is
incident on the plane of separation. The value of difference between the angle of incident in
M1 and the angle of refraction in M2 will be ____________ degree
Q85: The X-Y plane be taken as the boundary between two transparent media M1 and M2. M1
in has a refractive index of and M2 with Z < 0 has a refractive index of 3 . A ray of
light travelling in M1 along the direction given by the vector , is
incident on the plane of separation. The value of difference between the angle of incident in
M1 and the angle of refraction in M2 will be ____________ degree
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Solution:

As incident vector A makes i angle with normal z-axis & refracted vector R makes r angle with
normal z – axis with help of direction cosine

Difference between i & r = 60-45 =15

Q86: A convex lens of focal length 20 cm is placed in front of convex mirror with principal axis
coinciding each other. The distance between the lens and mirror is 10 cm. A point object is
placed on principal axis at a distance of 60 cm from the convex lens. The image formed by
combination coincides the object itself. The focal length of the convex mirror is cm.
Q86: A convex lens of focal length 20 cm is placed in front of convex mirror with principal axis
coinciding each other. The distance between the lens and mirror is 10 cm. A point object is
placed on principal axis at a distance of 60 cm from the convex lens. The image formed by
combination coincides the object itself. The focal length of the convex mirror is cm.
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Solution:

For lens

For final image to be formed on the object itself, after refraction from lens the ray should meet the mirror perpendicular and the
image by lens should be on the centre of curvature of mirror

Focal length of mirror

Q87: Two identical thin biconvex lenses of focal length 15 cm and refractive index 1.5 are in
contact with each other. The space between the lenses is filled with a liquid of refractive index
1.25. The focal length of the combination is ________ cm.
Q87: Two identical thin biconvex lenses of focal length 15 cm and refractive index 1.5 are in
contact with each other. The space between the lenses is filled with a liquid of refractive index
1.25. The focal length of the combination is ________ cm.
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Solution:
Q88: Sodium light of wavelength 650 nm and 655 nm is used to study diffraction at a single
slit of aperture 0.5 mm. The distance between the slit and the screen is 2.0 m. The separation
between the positions of the first maxima of diffraction patten obtained in the two cases is
_______ x 10-5 m
Q88: Sodium light of wavelength 650 nm and 655 nm is used to study diffraction at a single
slit of aperture 0.5 mm. The distance between the slit and the screen is 2.0 m. The separation
between the positions of the first maxima of diffraction patten obtained in the two cases is
_______ x 10-5 m
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Solution:
Q89: In Young's double slit experiment the two slits are 0.6 mm distance apart. Interference
pattern is observed on a screen at a distance 80 cm from the slits. The first dark fringe is
observed on the screen directly opposite to one of the slits. the wavelength of light will
be______nm.
Q89: In Young's double slit experiment the two slits are 0.6 mm distance apart. Interference
pattern is observed on a screen at a distance 80 cm from the slits. The first dark fringe is
observed on the screen directly opposite to one of the slits. the wavelength of light will
be______nm.
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Solution:

According to question
Q90: A light ray is incident, at an incident angle on the system of two plane mirrors and
having an inclination angle between them (as shown in figure). After reflecting from
mirror it gets reflected back by the mirror with an angle of reflection . The total
deviation of the ray will be _______ degree.
Q90: A light ray is incident, at an incident angle on the system of two plane mirrors and
having an inclination angle between them (as shown in figure). After reflecting from
mirror it gets reflected back by the mirror with an angle of reflection . The total
deviation of the ray will be _______ degree.

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Solution:

On first reflection angel f deviation is and on second reflection angle of deviation is

So total deviation is
Q91: A small bulb is placed at the bottom of a tank containing water to a depth of . The
refractive index of water is . The area of the surface of water through which light from the
bulb can emerge out is . The value of x is ______
Q91: A small bulb is placed at the bottom of a tank containing water to a depth of . The
refractive index of water is . The area of the surface of water through which light from the
bulb can emerge out is . The value of x is ______
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Solution:
Q92: A travelling microscope is used to determine the refractive index of a glass slab. If 40
divisions are there in 1 cm on main scale and 50 vernier scale divisions are equal to 49 main
scale divisions, then least count of the travelling microscope is _____
Q92: A travelling microscope is used to determine the refractive index of a glass slab. If 40
divisions are there in 1 cm on main scale and 50 vernier scale divisions are equal to 49 main
scale divisions, then least count of the travelling microscope is _____
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Solution:
Q93: In a Young's double slit experiment, an angular width of the fringe is 0.35° on a screen
placed at 2 m away for particular wavelength of 450 nm. The angular width of the fringe, when
whole system is immersed in a medium of refractive index , is . The value of is _____.
Q93: In a Young's double slit experiment, an angular width of the fringe is 0.35° on a screen
placed at 2 m away for particular wavelength of 450 nm. The angular width of the fringe, when
whole system is immersed in a medium of refractive index , is . The value of is _____.
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Solution:
Q94: A deviation of 2° is produced in the yellow ray when prism of crown and flint glass are
achromatically combined. Taking dispersive powers of crown and flint glass as 0.02 and 0.03
respectively and refractive index for yellow light for these glasses are 1.5 and 1.6 respectively.
The refracting angles for crown glass prism will be ____° (in degree). (Round off to the
Nearest Integer)
Q94: A deviation of 2° is produced in the yellow ray when prism of crown and flint glass are
achromatically combined. Taking dispersive powers of crown and flint glass as 0.02 and 0.03
respectively and refractive index for yellow light for these glasses are 1.5 and 1.6 respectively.
The refracting angles for crown glass prism will be ____° (in degree). (Round off to the
Nearest Integer)
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Solution:

Achromatic combination