Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
- Wavelength of light of frequency 100 Hz
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Frequency (n) = 100 Hz
v = n λλ = 3 × 108 100
[where, velocity of light (v) = 3 × 108 m/s]
λ = 3 × 106 mCorrect Option: B
Frequency (n) = 100 Hz
v = n λλ = 3 × 108 100
[where, velocity of light (v) = 3 × 108 m/s]
λ = 3 × 106 m
- An air bubble in a glass slab (µ = 1.5) is 5 cm deep when viewed from one face and 2 cm deep when viewed from the opposite face. The thickness of the slab is
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1.5 = Real depth (R1) Apparent depth (5 cm)
R1 = 1.5 × 5 = 7.5 cmFor opposite face , 1.5 = R2 ⇒ R2 = 3 cm 2
∴ Thickness of the slab = R1 + R2
= 7.5 + 3 = 10.5 cmCorrect Option: B
1.5 = Real depth (R1) Apparent depth (5 cm)
R1 = 1.5 × 5 = 7.5 cmFor opposite face , 1.5 = R2 ⇒ R2 = 3 cm 2
∴ Thickness of the slab = R1 + R2
= 7.5 + 3 = 10.5 cm
- The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due to
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It is due to scattering of light.
Scattering ∝ 1 λ4
Hence the light reaches us is rich in red.
Correct Option: B
It is due to scattering of light.
Scattering ∝ 1 λ4
Hence the light reaches us is rich in red.
- 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
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From fig. 40° + θ = 90°
∴ θ = 90° – 40° = 50°Correct Option: A
From fig. 40° + θ = 90°
∴ θ = 90° – 40° = 50°
- A person is six feet tall. How tall must a vertical mirror be if he is able to see his entire length?
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To see his full image in a plane mirror a person requires a mirror of at least half of his height.
Correct Option: A
To see his full image in a plane mirror a person requires a mirror of at least half of his height.