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CBSE - Class 10 Science Light – Reflection and Refraction Worksheet

1.

Figure 10.1 shows a ray of light as it travels from medium A to medium B. Refractive index of the medium B relative to medium A is

a.

$frac{3}{2}$

b.

$frac{2}{3}$

c.

$frac{1}{2}$

d.

2

2.
Draw ray diagrams showing the image formation by a convex mirror when an object is placed (b) at finite distance from the mirror
3.
You are given water, mustard oil, glycerine and kerosene. In which of these media a ray of light incident obliquely at same angle would bend the most?
a. Kerosene b. Water c. Mustard oil d. Glycerine
4.
Write laws of refraction. Explain the same with the help of ray diagram, when a ray of light passes through a rectangular glass slab.
5.
Draw ray diagrams showing the image formation by a convex mirror when an object is placed (a) at infinity
6.

Which of the following ray diagrams is correct for the ray of light incident on a concave mirror as shown in Figure 10.6?

a.

Fig. A

b.

Fig. B

c.

Fig. C

d.

Fig. D

7.
Identify the device used as a spherical mirror or lens in following cases, when the image formed is virtual and erect in each case. (a) Object is placed between device and its focus, image formed is enlarged and behind it.
8.

A light ray enters from medium A to medium B as shown in Figure 10.2. The refractive index of medium B relative to A will be

a.

greater than unity

b.

less than unity

c.

equal to unity

d.

zero

9.
Draw ray diagrams showing the image formation by a concave lens when an object is placed (c) beyond twice the focal length of the lens
10.
Draw ray diagrams showing the image formation by a concave lens when an object is placed (a) at the focus of the lens
11.
In which of the following, the image of an object placed at infinity will be highly diminished and point sized?
a. Concave mirror only b. Convex mirror only c. Convex lens only d. Concave mirror, convex mirror, concave lens and convex lens
12.

Beams of light are incident through the holes $A$ and $B$ and emerge out of box through the holes $C$ and $D$ respectively as shown in the Figure10.3. Which of the following could be inside the box?

Beams of light are incident through the holes A and B and emerge out of box  through the holes C and D respectively as shown in Figure. Which of the following  could

                                          

 

a.

A rectangular glass slab

b.

A convex lens

c.

A concave lens

d.

A prism

13.
How is the refractive index of a medium related to the speed of light? Obtain an expression for refractive index of a medium with respect to another in terms of speed of light in these two media?
14.
Draw ray diagrams showing the image formation by a concave lens when an object is placed (b) between focus and twice the focal length of the lens
15.
A 10 mm long awl pin is placed vertically in front of a concave mirror. A 5 mm long image of the awl pin is formed at 30 cm in front of the mirror. The focal length of this mirror is
a. – 30 cm b. – 20 cm c. – 40 cm d. – 60 cm
16.
Draw ray diagrams showing the image formation by a concave mirror when an object is placed (e) at infinity
17.
A child is standing in front of a magic mirror. She finds the image of her head bigger, the middle portion of her body of the same size and that of the legs smaller. The following is the order of combinations for the magic mirror from the top.
a. Plane, convex and concave b. Convex, concave and plane c. Concave, plane and convex d. Convex, plane and concave
18.
Draw ray diagrams showing the image formation by a concave mirror when an object is placed (d) a little beyond centre of curvature of the mirror
19.
Draw a ray diagram showing the path of rays of light when it enters with oblique incidence (i) from air into water;
20.
A student focussed the image of a candle flame on a white screen using a convex lens. He noted down the position of the candle screen and the lens as under: Position of candle = 12.0 cm, Position of convex lens = 50.0 cm, Position of the screen = 88.0 cm. (iii) What will be the nature of the image formed if he further shifts the candle towards the lens?

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