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If the distance between object and its two times magnified virtual image produced by a curved mirror is 15text cm, the focal length of the mirror must be:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Magnification formula for spherical mirrors: m = -fracvu Mirror formula: frac1f = frac1v + frac1u where: * u is the object distance * v is the image distance * f is the focal length ### Core Logic Since the image is magnified (m = 2) and virtual, the mirror must be concave (f < 0). Let us use standard coordinate geometry signs: object is on the left (u is negative, say -u_0), virtual image is on the right (v is positive, say +v_0). Given magnification: m = 2 = -fracvu implies v = -2u In terms of magnitudes: v_0 = 2u_0 ### Step 1: Use Distance Condition The distance between the object and virtual image is 15text cm. Since the object is in front of the mirror and the virtual image is behind it: textDistance = u_0 + v_0 = 15text cm Substitute v_0 = 2u_0: u_0 + 2u_0 = 15 implies 3u_0 = 15 implies u_0 = 5text cm Thus: * u_0 = 5text cm implies u = -5text cm * v_0 = 10text cm implies v = +10text cm
Ray diagram for virtual image in concave mirror for Q38
Ray diagram for virtual image in concave mirror for Q38
### Step 2: Calculate Focal Length Using the mirror formula: frac1f = frac1v + frac1u frac1f = frac110 + frac1-5 frac1f = frac1 - 210 = -frac110 implies f = -10text cm Thus, the focal length is -10text cm. ### Pattern Recognition Virtual and magnified image → always concave mirror. Distance D between object and virtual image is given by D = |u| + v. Since v = m|u|, we can simplify to |u| = fracDm+1. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

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Q jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Spherical Mirrors and Magnification
Two identical objects are placed in front of convex mirror and concave mirror having same radii of curvature of 12 \, textcm , at the same distance of 18 \, textcm from the respective mirrors. The ratio of sizes of the images formed by convex mirror and by concave mirror is:
  • A. 1 / 2
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 1 / 3

Solution

### Related Formula 1. Mirror focal length: f = fracR2 2. Magnification (image size relative to object size): m = frach_ih_o = fracff - u where u is the object distance. ### Core Logic Given parameters: - Radius of curvature R = 12 \ mathrmcm implies |f| = 6 \ mathrmcm - Object distance u = -18 \ mathrmcm Let's calculate magnification for both mirrors: 1. **For Convex Mirror:** - Focal length f_textconvex = +6 \ mathrmcm (using Cartesian sign convention) - Magnification: m_1 = fracf_textconvexf_textconvex - u = frac66 - (-18) = frac624 = frac14 Thus, image size is frac14 h_o. ### Step 1: Calculate magnification of concave mirror 2. **For Concave Mirror:** - Focal length f_textconcave = -6 \ mathrmcm - Magnification:
Convex and concave mirror ray diagram representations
Convex and concave mirror ray diagram representations
m_2 = fracf_textconcavef_textconcave - u = frac-6-6 - (-18) = frac-612 = -frac12 Thus, image size is frac12 h_o. ### Step 2: Calculate the ratio of image sizes Since the objects are identical (same height h_o), the ratio of the sizes of the images is:
Convex and concave mirror ray diagram representations
Convex and concave mirror ray diagram representations
textRatio = frac|h_i1||h_i2| = frac|m_1||m_2| = frac1/41/2 = frac12 Thus, the ratio of sizes is 1/2. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Parallel convex vs concave mirror magnification. Trap: Reversing the signs of focal lengths (Convex focal length is +, Concave is - in standard coordinate systems). Shortcut: Use direct magnification equation m = fracff-u. For convex, m = frac624 = frac14. For concave, m = frac-612 = -frac12. Ratio of absolute values is frac1/41/2 = 1/2. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Q17 jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Lens Maker's Formula
A bi-convex lens has radius of curvature of both the surfaces same as 1/6 cm. If this lens is required to be replaced by another convex lens having different radii of curvatures on both sides ( R_1 neq R_2 ), without any change in lens power then possible combination of R_1 and R_2 is:
  • A. frac13 mathrm~cm and frac13 mathrm~cm
  • B. frac15 mathrm~cm and frac17 mathrm~cm
  • C. frac13 mathrm~cm and frac17 mathrm~cm
  • D. frac16 mathrm~cm and frac19 mathrm~cm

Solution

### Related Formula Lens Maker's Formula: frac1f = (mu - 1) left(frac1R_1 - frac1R_2right) For a bi-convex lens of equal radii (R_1 = +R, R_2 = -R): frac1f = (mu - 1) frac2R Power P propto frac1f. ### Core Logic For the initial lens: - R = frac16 \ mathrmcm - frac1f_1 = (mu - 1) frac21/6 = 12 (mu - 1) For the replacement lens (R_1 = +R_1, R_2 = -R_2): frac1f_2 = (mu - 1) left(frac1R_1 + frac1R_2right) Since power must be preserved (f_1 = f_2): frac1R_1 + frac1R_2 = frac2R = 12 \ mathrmcm^-1 We need to find a combination where the sum of the reciprocals of the radii equals 12. ### Step 1: Verify the options Let's check each choice: - **Option (1):** R_1 = frac13, R_2 = frac13: frac11/3 + frac11/3 = 3 + 3 = 6 neq 12 - **Option (2):** R_1 = frac15, R_2 = frac17: frac11/5 + frac11/7 = 5 + 7 = 12 quad checkmark quad text(Correct Combination) - **Option (3):** R_1 = frac13, R_2 = frac17: frac11/3 + frac11/7 = 3 + 7 = 10 neq 12 - **Option (4):** R_1 = frac16, R_2 = frac19: frac11/6 + frac11/9 = 6 + 9 = 15 neq 12 Thus, only Option (2) meets the physical conditions. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Equivalent thin lens power with modified surfaces. Trap: Neglecting sign convention for the second spherical surface during substitution. Shortcut: If the radii are of the form 1/n, then the sum of n_1 + n_2 must equal 2 times n_textinitial. Since initial n = 6, 2 times 6 = 12. The only pairing whose denominators add up to 12 is 5 + 7. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Q23 jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Prism Formula and Minimum Deviation
A ray of light suffers minimum deviation when incident on a prism having angle of the prism equal to 60^circ . The refractive index of the prism material is sqrt2 . The angle of incidence (in degrees) is ______.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 45 to 45

Solution

### Related Formula 1. Prism Formula relating refractive index to minimum deviation: mu = fracsinleft(fracA + delta_m2right)sinleft(fracA2right) 2. Under the condition of minimum deviation: i = fracA + delta_m2 Thus, the formula simplifies to: mu = fracsin isin(A/2) ### Core Logic Given parameters: - Angle of prism A = 60^circ - Refractive index of material mu = sqrt2 Substitute the parameters into the simplified formula: sqrt2 = fracsin isin(60^circ / 2) sqrt2 = fracsin isin(30^circ) ### Step 1: Solve for angle of incidence Since sin(30^circ) = 0.5: sin i = sqrt2 times frac12 = frac1sqrt2 Solving for i: i = 45^circ Thus, the angle of incidence is 45 degrees. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Prism minimum deviation and refracting index relations. Trap: Mistaking the computed angle of incidence (i) for the angle of minimum deviation (delta_m). Shortcut: Snell's law at the symmetrical boundary reduces to mu = sin i / sin(A/2). Because A = 60^circ, the denominator is sin 30^circ = 1/2. Therefore, sin i = 0.5 times sqrt2 = 1/sqrt2 implies i = 45^circ. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Q4 jee_main_2025_02_april_morning Refraction through Lenses
A slanted object AB is placed on one side of convex lens as shown in the diagram. The image is formed on the opposite side. Angle made by the image with principal axis is:
Slanted object diagram for Q4 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
A slanted object AB forming an angle alpha with the principal axis of a convex lens.
  • A. -fracalpha2
  • B. -45^circ
  • C. +45^circ
  • D. -alpha

Solution

### Related Formula frac1v - frac1u = frac1f m = fracvu m_L = fracdvdu = m^2 ### Core Logic Let the pole of the lens be the origin. Point A of the slanted object lies on the principal axis at u = -30mathrm~cm from the convex lens (f = +20mathrm~cm). Let's locate the image of A: frac1v - frac1-30 = frac120 implies frac1v = frac120 - frac130 = frac160 implies v = +60mathrm~cm Thus, the transverse magnification m at point A is: m = fracvu = frac60-30 = -2 Since the longitudinal extension of the object is small (du = 1mathrm~cm along the axis): dv = m^2 du = (-2)^2 times 1 = 4mathrm~cm The height of the object at point B is h_o = 2mathrm~cm. Its image height is: h_i = m cdot h_o = (-2) times 2 = -4mathrm~cm Now, compute the angle beta made by the image with the principal axis: tanbeta = frach_idv = frac-4mathrm~cm4mathrm~cm = -1 beta = -45^circ ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The angle made by the image with the principal axis is -45^{\circ}. ### Pattern Recognition For small objects tilted with respect to the principal axis: 1. Axial displacement scales by m^2. 2. Transverse height scales by m. 3. Slope scales by \frac{m}{m^2} = \frac{1}{m}$. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics
Q17 jee_main_2025_02_april_morning Refraction at Spherical Surfaces
A spherical surface separates two media of refractive indices 1 and 1.5 as shown in the figure. Distance of the image of an object 'O', is: (C is the center of curvature of the spherical surface and R is the radius of curvature)
Spherical refracting surface separates two media for Q17
A spherical surface of radius 0.4 m separating media of n1 = 1 and n2 = 1.5, with object O at 0.2 m.
  • A. 0.24mathrm~m right to the spherical surface
  • B. 0.4mathrm~m left to the spherical surface
  • C. 0.24mathrm~m left to the spherical surface
  • D. 0.4mathrm~m right to the spherical surface

Solution

### Related Formula $fracmu_2v - fracmu_1u = fracmu_2 - mu_1R ### Core Logic From the given diagram, using the standard Cartesian sign convention with the pole of the surface as origin: - Refractive index of first medium, \mu_1 = 1.0 - Refractive index of second medium, \mu_2 = 1.5 - Object distance, u = -0.2\mathrm{~m} (left of surface) - Radius of curvature, R = +0.4\mathrm{~m} (convex surface towards first medium, center C lies in second medium) Applying the formula for refraction at a spherical interface: frac1.5v - frac1-0.2 = frac1.5 - 10.4 frac1.5v + 5.0 = frac0.50.4 = 1.25 frac1.5v = 1.25 - 5.0 = -3.75 v = frac1.5-3.75 = -0.4mathrm~m The negative sign indicates that the image is formed to the left of the spherical refracting surface. ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The image of object 'O' is formed 0.4\mathrm{~m}$ left to the spherical surface. ### Pattern Recognition Ensure to strictly implement the coordinate sign conventions: the direction of incident light is positive. Since light goes from left to right, left-side points have a negative coordinate, and right-side points have a positive coordinate. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics

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