Description : A light ray travelling from denser to rarer medium at an angle of incidence more than critical angle of concerned media pair suffers. (1) reflection (2) refraction (3) diffraction (4) total internal reflection
Last Answer : (4) total internal reflection Explanation: If the angle of incidence of light ray in the denser medium is greater than the critical angle of the concerned media pair, the light is not at all reflected in to the rarer medium but is totally reflected. This is known as 'total internal reflection'.
Description : When a beam of light travels through media of two different densities, if theangle of incidence isgreater than the critical angle, _______ occurs. A) reflection B) refraction C) incidence D) criticism
Last Answer : reflection
Description : The minimum angle of incidence at which the light ray may strike the interface of two media and result in an angle of refraction of 90 degrees or greater. ∙ A. optimum angle ∙ B. angle of refraction ∙ C. refracted angle ∙ D. critical angle
Last Answer : D. critical angle
Description : It is the angle formed between the propagating ray and the normal after the ray has entered the second medium. ∙ A. angle of incidence ∙ B. angle of reflection ∙ C. propagation angle ∙ D. angle of refraction
Last Answer : angle of reflection
Description : Why does water tank appear shallower when viewed from the top? (1) Due to reflection (2) Due to refraction (3) Due to diffraction (4) Due to total internal reflection
Last Answer : (2) Due to refraction Explanation: Water in a swimming pool or water tank appears shallower than its depth because of the refraction of light. The light travels straight as long as it is in the water, but if it emerges obliquely from the water into the air it is bent downward toward the surface.
Description : A periscope works on the principle of (1) refraction (2) total internal reflection (3) diffraction (4) reflection
Last Answer : (2) total internal reflection Explanation: Total internal reflection (TIR) is the phenomenon that involves the reflection of the entire incident light off the boundary. Glass prisms can be shaped to ... at an angle greater than the critical angle of 42 and hence they are internally reflected.
Last Answer : total internal reflection
Description : What is the condition for total internal reflection? (a) Angle of incidence is less than to critical angle (b) Angle of incidence is equal to critical angle (c) Angle of incidence is greater than to critical angle (d) None of these
Last Answer : (c) Angle of incidence is greater than to critical angle
Description : The critical angle is defined as the angle of incidence at which the total internal reflection starts to occur. State True/False. a) True b) False
Last Answer : a) True
Description : Total internal reflection takes place if the light ray strikes the interface at an angle with what relationship to the critical angle? a. Less than b. Grater than c. Equal to d. Zero
Last Answer : b. Grater than
Description : Total internal reflection takes place if the light ray strikes the interface at an angle with what relationship to the critical angle? ∙ A. less than ∙ B. greater than ∙ C. equal to ∙ D. zero
Last Answer : ∙ B. greater than
Description : Total internal reflection takes place if the light ray strikes the interface at an angle with what relationship to the critical angle? ∙ a. Less than ∙ b. Grater than ∙ c. Equal to ∙ d. Zer
Last Answer : ∙ b. Grater than
Description : On a rainy day, small oil films on water show brilliant colors'. This is due to A. dispersion B. interference C. diffraction D. Polarization 49.The critical angle for a beam of light ... A. absorbed B. totally reflected C. Partially reflected and partially transmitted D. Totally transmitted
Last Answer : C. Partially reflected and partially transmitted
Description : The refractive indices of four media A, B, C and D are given in the following table: light-reflection-and-refraction-chapter-wise-important-questions-class-10-science-9 If light, travels from one medium to another, in which case the change in speed will be (i) minimum, (ii) maximum? -Physics
Last Answer : (i) Minimum change is seen as light moves between 1.50 and 1.52, i.e. B and C. (ii) Maximum change when light moves between 1.33 and 2.40, i.e. A and D.
Description : Mirage is caused due to (a) total Internal Reflection of light by the various layers of air (b) illusion of the presence of water (c) result of refraction of light from a non-uniform medium (d) during sunny days when driving on a roadway
Last Answer : (a) total Internal Reflection of light by the various layers of air
Description : When light enters an optically denser medium, the light ray: w) bends away from a normal to surface x) passes through unbent y) bends towards a normal to surface z) none of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- BENDS TOWARDS A NORMAL TO SURFACE
Description : A light ray traveling in benzene strikes the benzene-air surface at the critical angle. The angle of refraction of the light ray is: w) 30 degrees x) 60 degrees y) 90 degrees z) 180 degrees
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 90 DEGREES
Description : A star appears twinkling in the sky because of – (1) scattering of light by atmosphere (2) reflection of light by atmosphere (3) refraction of light by atmosphere (4) diffraction of light by atmosphere
Last Answer : (3) refraction of light by atmosphere Explanation: A star appears twinkling in the sky because of refraction of light, by atmosphere. Light bends when it passes obliquely from one medium to another. This is called refraction of light.
Description : "Tice splitting of different colours of light in a prism is : (1) Reflection of light (2) Dispersion light (3) Diffraction light (4) Refraction of light
Last Answer : (2) Dispersion light Explanation: The refractive index of many materials (such as glass) varies with the wavelength or colour of the light used, a phenomenon known as dispersion. This causes ... a wave depends on its frequency, or alternatively when the group velocity depends on the frequency.
Description : Light bends around sharp corners as a result of w) refraction x) reflection y) diffraction z) dispersion
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- DIFFRACTION
Description : A star appears twinkling in the sky because of (1) scattering of light by atmosphere (2) reflection of light by atmosphere (3) refraction of light by atmosphere (4) diffraction of light by atmosphere
Last Answer : refraction of light by atmosphere
Description : The splitting of different colours of light in a prism is : (1) Reflection of light (2) Disperson of light (3) Diffraction of light (4) Refraction of lights
Last Answer : Disperson of light
Description : Which of the following phenomena is possible is free space medium? A. Reflection of radio wave B. Diffraction of radio wave C. Refraction of radio wave D. Attenuation of radio wave
Last Answer : D. Attenuation of radio wave
Description : Optical fiber uses reflection to guide light through a channel, in which angle of incidence is ................. the critical angle. (A) equal to (B) less than (C) greater than (D) less than or equal to
Last Answer : (C) greater than
Description : A mirage occurs because of – (1) Reflection by hot ground (2) Total internal reflection by layers of air (3) Interference of light (4) Diffraction of light
Last Answer : (2) Total internal reflection by layers of air Explanation: A mirage is a naturally occurring optical phenomenon in which light rays are bent to produce a displaced image of distant objects or the ... -changing mirage. Cold air is denser than warm air and has therefore a greater refractive index.
Description : A mirage occurs because of (1) reflection by hot ground (2) total internal reflection by layers of air (3) interference of light (4) diffraction of light
Last Answer : total internal reflection by layers of air
Description : The Brewster angle is the angle of a) Incidence b) Reflection c) Refraction d) Transmission
Last Answer : a) Incidence
Description : In case of reflection and refraction of electromagnetic radiation, (A) Angle of incidence = angle of refraction (B) Angle of incidence = angle of reflection (C) Angle of refraction = sum of the angles of incidence and refraction (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Critical angle of electromagnetic radiation takes place if (A) Angle of incidence is equal to angle of refraction (B) Angle of incidence is greater than the angle of refraction (C) Angle of incidence is equal to 90° (D) Angle of refraction is equal to 90°
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : ‘Mirage' is an example of - (1) Refraction of light only (2) Total internal reflection of light only (3) Refraction and total internal reflection of light (4) Dispersion of light only
Last Answer : (3) refraction and total internal reflection of light
Description : 'Mirage' is an example of – (1) refraction of light only (2) total internal, reflection of light only (3) refraction and total internal reflection of light (4) dispersion of light only
Last Answer : (3) refraction and total internal reflection of light Explanation: A mirage is a naturally occurring optical phenomenon in which light rays are bent to produce a displaced image of distant objects ... significantly warmer air, the light rays bend away from the direction of the temperature gradient.
Description : Which one of the following processes is responsible for the glittering of air bubble rising through water? (1) Reflection of light (2) Refraction of light (3) Total internal reflection of light (4) Scattering of light
Last Answer : (3) Total internal reflection of light Explanation: Total internal reflection is responsible for glittering which occurs when the light from a denser media (liquid) tries to enter less dense media (air in bubble). This reflected light when captured by our eyes is seen as glittering.
Description : A water tank appears shallower when it is viewed from top due to – (1) rectilinear propagation of light (2) reflection (3) total internal reflection (4) refraction
Last Answer : (4) refraction Explanation: This phenomenon is because of refraction of light. The lines of sight intersect at a higher position than where the actual rays originated. This causes the water to appear shallower than it really is.
Description : Formation of shadows can be explained by - (1) rectilinear propagation of light (2) reflection (3) refraction (4) total internal reflection
Last Answer : (1) rectilinear propagation of light Explanation: In this position, the head light will be at the principal focus so that the rays of light falling on the concave mirror will be rendered parallel
Last Answer : (4) refraction Explanation: This phenomenon is because of refraction of light. The lines of sight intersect at a higher position than where the actual rays originated. This causes the water to appear ... depth that the water appears to be when viewed from above is known as the apparent depth.
Description : What is the reason for twinkling of stars? (1) Dispersion of light (2) Total internal reflection (3) Atmospheric reflection (4) Atmospheric refraction
Last Answer : (4) Atmospheric refraction Explanation: Seismometers are instrument that measures motion of the ground, including those of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other seismic ... of these different sources. Seismograph is another Greek term meaning to draw siesmo waves.
Last Answer : (1) rectilinear propagation of light Explanation: In this position, the head light will be at the principal focus so that the rays of light falling on the concave mirror will be rendered parallel.
Description : The sparkling of a diamond is due to – (1) total internal reflection of light (2) interference of light (3) polarisation of light (4) refraction of light
Last Answer : (1) total internal reflection of light Explanation: Diamonds sparkle because of the total internal reflection of light. Diamonds have a very high refractive index, meaning they slow light down much more ... so that light seems to get 'trapped' within the diamond giving it it's sparkly appearance.
Last Answer : Total internal reflection of light
Description : Fiber optics cable used in communication, works on the principle of (1) regular reflection of light (2) diffuse reflection of light (3) refraction of light (4) total internal reflection of light
Last Answer : total internal reflection of light
Description : A water tank appears shallower when it is viewed from top due to (1) rectilinear propagation of light (2) reflection (3) total internal reflection (4) refraction
Last Answer : refraction
Description : The sparkling of a diamond is due to (1) total internal reflection of light (2) interference of light (3) polarisation of light (4) refraction of light
Description : ‘Mirage’ is an example of (1) refraction of light only (2) total internal, reflection of light only (3) refraction and total internal reflection of light (4) dispersion of light only
Last Answer : refraction and total internal reflection of light
Description : What is the reason for twinkling of stars ? (1) Dispersion of light (2) Total internal reflection (3) Atmospheric reflection (4) Atmospheric refraction
Last Answer : Atmospheric refraction
Description : The information of brilliant colors in a thin soap film is a consequence of the phenomena of - (1) Polarization and interference (2) Diffraction and dispersion (3) Multiple refraction and dispersion (4) Multiple reflection and interference
Last Answer : (4) Multiple reflection and interference Explanation: Light waves reflected by the upper and lower boundaries of a thin film interfere with one another, either enhancing or reducing the reflected light.
Description : Rainbow is formed due to – (1) refraction and dispersion (2) scattering and refraction (3) diffraction and refraction (4) refraction and reflection
Last Answer : (4) refraction and reflection Explanation: A rainbow is an optical phenomenon that is caused by both reflection and refraction of light in water droplets resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in ... water, then reflected inside on the back of the droplet and refracted again when leaving it.
Description : A pond of water appears less deep due to – (1) Reflection (2) Diffraction (3) Refraction (4) Polarization
Last Answer : (3) Refraction Explanation: The apparent depth will look less that its real depth due to the refraction of light. First of all, imagine an object at the bottom of the pond, emitting three beams of light ... eye, and as such perfectly vertical, will not bend one way or another as it leaves the water.
Description : Eclipses occur due to which optical phenomena? (1) Reflection (2) Refraction (3) Rectilinear propagation (4) Diffraction
Last Answer : (3) Rectilinear propagation Explanation: An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, either by passing into the shadow of another body or by having ... a wave property which states that waves propagate (move or spread out) in straight lines.
Description : Rainbow is formed due to (1) refraction and dispersion (2) scattering and refraction (3) diffraction and refraction (4) refraction and reflection
Last Answer : refraction and reflection