Refraction of Light at Plane and Spherical Surfaces NEET Questions

Refraction of Light at Plane and Spherical Surfaces

Refraction of Light at Plane and Spherical Surfaces MCQ Questions

1.
Snell's law of refraction states that:
A.
The product sin(i) Ɨ sin(r) is constant
B.
The ratio i/r is constant for all angles
C.
The angle of incidence equals the angle of refraction
D.
The ratio sin(i)/sin(r) is a constant equal to the refractive index of the second medium with respect to the first
ANSWER :
D. The ratio sin(i)/sin(r) is a constant equal to the refractive index of the second medium with respect to the first
2.
When light passes from a rarer to a denser medium, the refracted ray:
A.
Travels along the surface
B.
Bends towards the normal
C.
Bends away from the normal
D.
Does not undergo any deviation
ANSWER :
B. Bends towards the normal
3.
When light passes from a denser to a rarer medium, the refracted ray:
A.
Is reflected back
B.
Goes along the normal
C.
Bends towards the normal
D.
Bends away from the normal
ANSWER :
D. Bends away from the normal
4.
The refractive index of a medium with respect to vacuum is given by:
A.
n = v/c
B.
n = c - v
C.
n = c/v, where c is speed of light in vacuum and v is speed in the medium
D.
n = c Ɨ v
ANSWER :
C. n = c/v, where c is speed of light in vacuum and v is speed in the medium
5.
If the refractive index of glass with respect to air is 3/2, then the refractive index of air with respect to glass is:
A.
2/3
B.
9/4
C.
1
D.
3/2
ANSWER :
A. 2/3
6.
If n₂₁ = 1.5 and nā‚ƒā‚‚ = 1.2, then nā‚ƒā‚ equals:
A.
2.7
B.
0.8
C.
1.8
D.
1.25
ANSWER :
C. 1.8