Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

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1.

A lens has a power of +3 diopters in air. What will be the power of the lens if it is completely immersed in water? Given, g = ( frac {3}{2} ) and w = ( frac {4}{3} ).

A. 5 D
B. 3 D
C. 1 D
D. ( frac {3}{4} ) D
Answer» D. ( frac {3}{4} ) D
2.

Find the magnification of the lens if the focal length of the lens is 10 cm and the size of the image is -30 cm.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» B. 3
3.

A lens has a focal length of 10 cm. Where the object should be placed if the image is to be 40 cm in the positive direction from the lens?

A. 12 cm
B. 40 cm
C. 13 cm
D. 0.075
Answer» D. 0.075
4.

Calculate the focal length of a biconvex lens if the radii of its surfaces are 50 cm and 20 cm, and index of refraction of the lens glass = 1.2.

A. 0.014 cm
B. 0.715 cm
C. 0.14 cm
D. 71.5 cm
Answer» E.
5.

The power of a convex lens is negative.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

What is the SI unit of power of a lens?

A. Watts
B. Unit less
C. Diopter
D. Joule
Answer» D. Joule
7.

According to the thin lens formula, which one of the following is true regarding the focal length of the lens?

A. f is positive for concave lens
B. f is negative for convex lens
C. f is positive for a diverging lens
D. f is negative for concave lens
Answer» E.
8.

Identify the Lens Maker s Formula.

A. f=( -1) ( ( frac {1}{R_1} frac {1}{R_2} ) )
B. ( frac {1}{f} )=( -1) ( ( frac {1}{R_1} frac {1}{R_2} ) )
C. ( frac {1}{f} )=( +1) ( ( frac {1}{R_1} frac {1}{R_2} ) )
D. ( frac {1}{f} )=( -1) ( ( frac {1}{R_1} + frac {1}{R_2} ) )
Answer» C. ( frac {1}{f} )=( +1) ( ( frac {1}{R_1} frac {1}{R_2} ) )
9.

Sign conventions for spherical refracting surface are the same as those for spherical mirrors.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

X is thicker in the middle than at the edges, whereas, Y is thicker at the edges than in the middle. Identify X and Y .

A. X = concave lens; Y = convex lens
B. X = convex lens; Y = concave lens
C. X = plane lens; Y = convex lens
D. X = concave lens; Y = plane lens
Answer» C. X = plane lens; Y = convex lens
11.

Which among the following is a portion of a transparent refracting medium bound by one spherical surface and the other plane surface?

A. Concave mirror
B. Plane mirror
C. Lens
D. Prism
Answer» D. Prism
12.

How many types of spherical refracting surfaces are there?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» B. 3