Ray Optics & Wave Optics

LONG QUESTIONS
1. Write a neat ray diagram , explain the working of a compound microscope .Obtain the expression for its
magnifying power . [2+3+2]
2. Deduce the following formula for the material of a prism: [7]
𝐴+𝐷𝑚
𝑠𝑖𝑛
µ= 2
𝐴
𝑠𝑖𝑛
2
3. Explain a neat diagram describe the construction and working of an astronomical telescope [1+3+3]
1 1 1
4. For a concave mirror derive the expression 𝑢 + 𝑣 = 𝑓 also derive the expression for virtual image
1 1 1
5. Derive the expression 𝑢 + 𝑣 = 𝑓 for convex mirror.
6. How the compound microscope differ from simple microscope?
7. Difference between microscope and telescope with neat sketch.
8. Derive lens maker formula.
9. What is interference? Derive an expression for Young’s double slit experiment. Also write condition for
interference. [2+5]
10. Derive the relation between focal length and Radius of curvature. [7]
11. Explain about total internal reflection and also explain various application
12. What is the shape of the wave front in each of the following cases:
(a) Light diverging from a point source.
(b) Light emerging out of a convex lens when a point source is placed at its focus.
(c) The portion of the wave front of light from a distant star intercepted by the Earth.
13. Why is the focal length of an objective in compound microscope little shorter than the focal
length of the eyepiece?
14. Derive lens maker formula for double convex lens. State the assumptions and sign convention.
15. Obtain an expression for the focal length and power of the combination when two thin lenses are
placed in contact with each other.
16. what happens when a ray of white light passes through a prism ? discuss the phenomenon
analytically.
17. Prove that for small angles of incidence the deviation produced by a prism is independent of the
angle of incidence.
18. What is astronomical telescope ? Derive an expression for its magnifying power.
19. What is mirage ? Explain with neat sketch.

2 and 3 Marks Questions

1. Derive the relation R=2f
2. Distinguish between real image and virtual image.
3. The image of an extended object kept in front of the lens is found to be virtual, erect and diminished. What is the
type of the lens? Draw the neat sketch of ray diagram of the formation by the said lens.
4. Compare the objective and eyepiece of a compound microscope.
5. Draw a neat ray diagram to show the formation of image of a linear object by a convex mirror.
6. A concave is placed inside the water. Explain what change takes place in its focal length.
7. Draw a neat , labelled ray diagram to show the formation to show the formation of virtual image by a concave
mirror.
8. A ray of light enters into glass medium from air. Answer with reason what happens to its wavelength insight the
glass.
9. A simple magnifier can magnify the size of an object three times in distinct vision. Calculate its focal length.
10. Can a concave mirror ever produce a virtual image? Explain with ray diagram.
11. What are the conditions of interference of light waves [2010(A), 2007(A), 2007(A)]
12. What are the conditions of coherent of light waves
13. A simple microscope can magnify the size of an object three times in distinct vision. Calculate its focal length
[2008(A)]
14. Explain the effect of increasing the separation of slit in Young’s double slit experiment [2007(A)]
15. Prove that minimum distance between object and its real image in case of convex lens is 4 times its focal length.
16. Draw the ray diagram of simple magnifier. Give the expression its magnification.
17. Does the convex mirror ever produces a real image? Justify your answer with neat sketch.
18. What do mean by wave front?
19. What is condition for calculating dark fringe?
20. What is condition for calculating bright fringe?
21. What is fringe width? Write its condition.
22. Discuss the sign convention for rat optics . [2001(A)]
23. What do you mean by optical centre and principal focus of a lens [2001(I)]
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24. Define critical angle .Prove that µ=𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐶
25. State Huygen’s principle for propagation of wave. What is the relation between a ray and wave front?
26. Explain wave particle duality.
27. How does the two lens of an astronomical telescope differ from each other? [1995(S)]
28. Why do you use a concave mirror for shaving purpose [1998 (A)]
29. What is refractive index?
30. Why is it that a right angled prism a better reflector than a plane mirrors?
31. What is the minimum distance between the object and the image in a double convex lens to have real image.
32. State the relation between critical angle and refractive index.
33. What is the focal length of the lens of a power 4 D?
34. When the convex lens does behaves as a concave lens? [2006]
35. An object placed 2f from centre of convex lens ,what is the nature and magnification of the image?
36. What is power of lens? How is it measure?
37. What is refraction? State the laws of refraction.
38. How does the refractive index of a material depend upon the wave length of light passing through it?
39. A ray suffers minimum deviation through a prism, how is its angle of refraction, in the prism, connected with the
angle of prism?
40. A ray of light is incident on shorter face of a right angled isosceles prism . What will be the deviation?
41. What is meant by minimum deviation of prism?
42. What change would occurs if the apparatus of Young’s double slit expected is dipped in water ?
43. How does the fringe width vary with the distance of screen from the two sources?
44. Explain what is dispersion and how it is produced by a prism.

Short Questions (1 Mark)

1. Can optical centre of a lens is always with the lens ?
2. When light travels from one medium to another medium, does its wavelength and frequency remains constant?
3. Which color having maximum refractive index?
4. Weather double concave lens produces real image?
5. Is there any medium which refractive index is less than one?
6. Which lens produces diminished image for all positions of the object?
7. What is the value of radius of curvature of plane mirror?
8. Which lens is used in automobile for view?
9. Weather focal length of lens depend upon the position of object?
10. Interference takes place in all waves. The statement is true or false?
11. Based on which principle optical fiber depend?
12. Define critical angle.
13. What is dispersion?
14. Explain the dual nature of light.
15. What is the refractive index with respect to velocity of light?
16. The refractive index of the material of an equilateral prism is √2 . what will be the angle of deviation for light ray
passing it?
17. The shortest distance between an object and its real image formed by converging lens of focal length 10cm is ----
-----(fill in the blank)
18. Your face appears magnified when you look at a mirror. What type of mirror is it ?