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Light from a point source in air falls on a convex curved surface of radius 20 text cm and refractive index 1.5. If the source is located at 100 text cm from the convex surface, the image will be formed at ______ cm from the object.

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 200 to 200 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula fracmu_2v - fracmu_1u = fracmu_2 - mu_1R ### Core Logic For a convex refracting surface, the radius of curvature R is positive if the center of curvature lies in the denser medium. mu_1 = 1 text (air) mu_2 = 1.5 text (glass/medium) u = -100 text cm R = +20 text cm
Refraction at Spherical Surfaces diagram for Q52 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
Refraction at Spherical Surfaces diagram for Q52 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
### Step 1: Calculate Image Position frac1.5v - frac1-100 = frac1.5 - 120 frac1.5v + frac1100 = frac0.520 frac1.5v = frac140 - frac1100 frac1.5v = frac5 - 2200 = frac3200 v = frac1.5 times 2003 = 100 text cm ### Step 2: Distance from Object The image is formed at v = +100 text cm from the pole, which is on the other side of the surface. The object is at |u| = 100 text cm from the pole. Distance between object and image = |u| + v = 100 + 100 = 200 text cm. ### Pattern Recognition Always read the final line of optics questions carefully. The question asks for distance "from the object" not "from the surface/pole". This is a classic trap where students answer 100 instead of 200. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

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Q14 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Lenses and Magnification
A photograph of a landscape is captured by a drone camera at a height of 18 km. The size of the camera film is 2 \, cm times 2 \, cm and the area of the landscape photographed is 400 \, km^2 . The focal length of the lens in the drone camera is:
  • A. 1.8 cm
  • B. 2.8 cm
  • C. 2.5 cm
  • D. 0.9 cm

Solution

### Related Formula Areal Magnification: m^2 = fracA_textimageA_textobject = left(fracff+u ight)^2 approx left(fracfu ight)^2 since object distance u = -18\ mathrmkm is vastly larger than f. ### Core Logic Given parameters:
Ray context geometry for drone camera scaling layout Q14
Ray context geometry for drone camera scaling layout Q14
- Object height distance, H = 18\ mathrmkm = 18 times 10^3\ mathrmm - Film size area, A_textimage = 2\ mathrmcm times 2\ mathrmcm = 4\ mathrmcm^2 = 4 times 10^-4\ mathrmm^2 - Landscape area, A_textobject = 400\ mathrmkm^2 = 400 times 10^6\ mathrmm^2 Linear magnification factor: fracyx = sqrtfracA_textimageA_textobject = sqrtfrac4 times 10^-4400 times 10^6 = sqrt10^-12 = 10^-6 Using the simple pinhole/thin lens perspective ratio: fracfH = 10^-6 implies f = 18 times 10^3 times 10^-6 = 18 times 10^-3\ mathrmm = 1.8\ mathrmcm ### Pattern Recognition For aerial satellite imaging contexts where u gg f, linear sizing scales directly as fractextfilm sidetextground side = fracfH. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Q2 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Power of a Lens
What is the relative decrease in focal length of a lens for an increase in optical power by 0.1 D from 2.5 D ? ['D' stands for dioptre]
  • A. 0.04
  • B. 0.40
  • C. 0.1
  • D. 0.01

Solution

### Related Formula The relationship between optical power P and focal length F is given by: F = frac1P Relative decrease in focal length is defined as: fracDelta FF = fracF - F'F ### Core Logic Given initial power P = 2.5text D[cite: 19, 600]. After an increase of 0.1text D, the new power is[cite: 19, 603]: P' = 2.5 + 0.1 = 2.6text D ### Step 1: Calculate Focal Length Change Find the initial and final focal lengths [cite: 602, 604]: F = frac12.5 = frac25 F' = frac12.6 = frac513 Now, calculate the relative decrease: fracF - F'F = 1 - fracF'F = 1 - fracPP' = 1 - frac2.52.6 = frac0.12.6 = frac126 approx 0.04 ### Pattern Recognition For a small change, we can approximate using differentiation: P = frac1F implies dP = -fracdFF^2 implies fracdFF = -fracdPP. Thus, the relative change magnitude is frac0.12.5 = frac125 = 0.04. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Q12 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Silvering of Lenses
A thin plano convex lens made of glass of refractive index 1.5 is immersed in a liquid of refractive index 1.2. When the plane side of the lens is silver coated for complete reflection, the lens immersed in the liquid behaves like a concave mirror of focal length 0.2 m. The radius of curvature of the curved surface of the lens is :-
  • A. 0.15 m
  • B. 0.10 m
  • C. 0.20 m
  • D. 0.25 m

Solution

### Related Formula The net focal power of a silvered tracking lens system is given by: P = 2P_L + P_M frac1f = frac2f_L + frac1f_M ### Core Logic As shown in diagram
Silvering of Lenses diagram for Q12 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Silvering of Lenses diagram for Q12 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
, the plane flat side boundary interface has an infinite radius of curvature (R_2 = infty), meaning its mirror focal component is f_M = infty implies P_M = 0. The power depends entirely on the refraction step: frac1f = frac2f_L ### Step 1: Lens Maker Formulation Find the focal expression of the immersed lens element [cite: 91, 679]: frac1f_L = left(fracmu_textglassmu_textliquid - 1 ight)left(frac1R ight) = left(frac1.51.2 - 1 ight)frac1R = frac0.31.2frac1R = frac14R Now insert this into the total system tracking balance relation : frac1f = 2 left(frac14R ight) = frac12R Given the final effective concave configuration matches f = 0.2text m : frac10.2 = frac12R implies 2R = 0.2 implies R = 0.10text m ### Pattern Recognition Silvering a plano-flat back boundary means light traverses the initial curved face interface exactly twice, mapping to R = 2 cdot f cdot (mu_textrel - 1). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Q15 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Lens Maker's Formula
A plano-convex lens having radius of curvature of first surface 2 cm exhibits focal length of f_1 in air. Another plano-convex lens with first surface radius of curvature 3 cm has focal length of f_2 when it is immersed in a liquid of refractive index 1.2. If both the lenses are made of same glass of refractive index 1.5, the ratio of f_1 and f_2 will be :-
  • A. 3:5
  • B. 1:3
  • C. 1:2
  • D. 2:3

Solution

### Related Formula Lens Maker's Formula for a lens in a surrounding medium of refractive index mu_m is: frac1f = left(fracmu_textlensmu_m - 1 ight)left(frac1R_1 - frac1R_2 ight) ### Core Logic For a plano-convex configuration, the flat side has an infinite radius of curvature (R_2 = infty implies frac1R_2 = 0). ### Step 1: Evaluating Respective Focal Scales For the first lens setup in air (mu_m = 1) : frac1f_1 = (1.5 - 1)left(frac12 - 0 ight) = 0.5 times frac12 = frac14 implies f_1 = 4text cm For the second lens setup immersed inside fluid (mu_m = 1.2) : frac1f_2 = left(frac1.51.2 - 1 ight)left(frac13 - 0 ight) = (1.25 - 1)frac13 = frac0.253 = frac112 implies f_2 = 12text cm Taking their direct ratio : f_1 : f_2 = 4 : 12 = 1 : 3 ### Pattern Recognition Always separate the refractive index multiplier from the geometric shape factor. This lets you calculate each change independently before taking the final ratio. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Q6 jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening Refraction at Spherical Surfaces
In a long glass tube, mixture of two liquids A and B with refractive indices 1.3 and 1.4 respectively, forms a convex refractive meniscus towards A. If an object placed at 13mathrmcm from the vertex of the meniscus in A forms an image with a magnification of -2 then the radius of curvature of meniscus is :
  • A. 1 \, textcm
  • B. frac13mathrmcm
  • C. frac23 mathrm~cm
  • D. frac43 mathrm~cm

Solution

### Related Formula For refraction at a single spherical surface separating two mediums : fracn_2v - fracn_1u = fracn_2 - n_1R Linear magnification for a spherical refracting boundary is given by: m = fracv / n_2u / n_1 = fracv cdot n_1u cdot n_2$ ### Core Logic Given parameters from the text [cite: 17, 651, 654]: * Refractive index of Medium A, $n_1 = 1.3$ * Refractive index of Medium B, $n_2 = 1.4$ * Object distance, $u = -13 text cm$ * Magnification, $m = -2$ Using the magnification formula to locate image position $v$ : -2 = \frac{v \cdot 1.3}{(-13) \cdot 1.4} -2 = \frac{1.3 \cdot v}{-18.2} \implies 1.3 v = 36.4 \implies v = 28 \text{ cm} Now substitute $u = -13$, $v = 28$, $n_1 = 1.3$, $n_2 = 1.4$ into the boundary equation: \frac{1.4}{28} - \frac{1.3}{-13} = \frac{1.4 - 1.3}{R} \frac{1}{20} + \frac{1}{10} = \frac{0.1}{R} \frac{1 + 2}{20} = \frac{0.1}{R} \implies \frac{3}{20} = \frac{1}{10R} 30 R = 20 \implies R = \frac{2}{3} \text{ cm}$ ### Step 1: Visual Context The visual system configuration of the refracting interface is tracked here:
Refraction at Spherical Surfaces diagram for Q6 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Refraction at Spherical Surfaces diagram for Q6 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
### Pattern Recognition Keep precise track of sign conventions for single spherical surfaces. A convex meniscus towards A means the center of curvature lies inside medium B, meaning
R$ will mathematically return as a positive parameter. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics

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