Optics CDS Questions

Optics MCQ Questions

7.
Critical angle occurs when the angle of refraction is:
A.
B.
45°
C.
90°
D.
180°
ANSWER :
C. 90°
8.
The focal length of a plane mirror is:
A.
Zero
B.
Infinite
C.
Positive
D.
Negative
ANSWER :
B. Infinite
9.
Which principle is used in optical fibers?
A.
Diffraction
B.
Reflection
C.
Total internal reflection
D.
Refraction
ANSWER :
C. Total internal reflection
10.

The mirror equation is given by:

A.

1/f = 1/v - 1/u

B.

1/f = 1/u + 1/v

C.

f = v/u

D.

u = v + f

ANSWER :

B. 1/f = 1/u + 1/v

11.
Critical angle is defined as the angle of incidence when:
A.
Angle of refraction is 90°
B.
Angle of reflection is 90°
C.
Angle of refraction is 0°
D.
Angle of reflection is 0°
ANSWER :
A. Angle of refraction is 90°
12.
What happens to light as it passes through a prism?
A.
It undergoes dispersion
B.
It travels without deviation
C.
It reflects completely
D.
It bends away from the prism
ANSWER :
A. It undergoes dispersion