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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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Q54 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Lens Formula and Displacement
In an experiment to measure the focal length (f) of a convex lens, the magnitude of object distance (x) and the image distance (y) are measured with reference to the focal point of the lens. The y-x plot is shown in figure. The focal length of the lens is ________ mathrmcm.
Lens Formula and Displacement diagram for Q54 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
A graph showing y versus x with a curve passing through the point (20, 20).
Numerical Answer. Answer: 20 to 20

Solution

### Related Formula textNewton's Lens Formula: x_1 x_2 = f^2 where x_1 and x_2 are object and image distances from the focal points. ### Core Logic Since distances x and y are measured from the focal point (not the optical center), we use Newton's formula: x y = f^2. From the graph, a prominent point on the curve is (20, 20). ### Step 1: Calculate Focal Length 20 times 20 = f^2 f^2 = 400 implies f = 20 mathrm~cm Alternatively using standard lens formula: Object distance from optical center u = -(f + x) Image distance v = +(f + y) frac1v - frac1u = frac1f frac1f+y - frac1-(f+x) = frac1f If x = y = 20 mathrm~cm: frac1f+20 + frac1f+20 = frac1f frac2f+20 = frac1f 2f = f + 20 implies f = 20 mathrm~cm ### Pattern Recognition Whenever distances are specified relative to the focal point, Newton's formula (xy = f^2) instantly solves the problem. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Q55 jee_main_2024_30_jan_morning Lens Formula and Magnification
The distance between object and its two times magnified real image as produced by a convex lens is 45 mathrm~cm. The focal length of the lens used is \_ \_ \_ \_ \_ \_ mathrmcm
Numerical Answer. Answer: 10 to 10

Solution

### Related Formula m = fracvu frac1f = frac1v - frac1u ### Core Logic For a real image produced by a convex lens, the magnification m is negative. The distance between the object and the real image is the absolute sum of their distances from the lens: |v| + |u| = v - u = 45 mathrm~cm (since u is negative and v is positive). ### Step 1: Set Up Magnification and Distance fracvu = -2 v = -2u quad dots (i) Distance between object and image: v - u = 45 quad dots (ii) ### Step 2: Solve for Object and Image Distances Substitute (i) into (ii): (-2u) - u = 45 -3u = 45 Rightarrow u = -15 mathrm~cm Then, v = -2(-15) = +30 mathrm~cm. ### Step 3: Calculate Focal Length frac1f = frac1v - frac1u frac1f = frac130 - frac1-15 frac1f = frac130 + frac230 = frac330 = frac110 f = +10 mathrm~cm ### Pattern Recognition For a real image, total object-to-image distance D = v + |u|. Applying sign convention naturally resolves this to D = v - u. Two conditions (magnification + total distance) reliably solve for both u, v before hitting the lens equation. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Q34 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Prism Deviation
The refractive index of a prism with apex angle A is cot(A/2). The angle of minimum deviation is :
  • A. delta_mathrmm = 180^circ - A
  • B. delta_mathrmm = 180^circ - 3A
  • C. delta_mathrmm = 180^circ - 4A
  • D. delta_mathrmm = 180^circ - 2A

Solution

### Related Formula mu = fracsinleft(fracA + delta_m2right)sinleft(fracA2right) ### Core Logic Given that the refractive index mu = cotleft(fracA2right). Substituting this into the prism formula: cotleft(fracA2right) = fracsinleft(fracA + delta_m2right)sinleft(fracA2right) fraccosleft(fracA2right)sinleft(fracA2right) = fracsinleft(fracA + delta_m2right)sinleft(fracA2right) Equating the numerators: cosleft(fracA2right) = sinleft(fracA + delta_m2right) We can rewrite cosine in terms of sine: sinleft(fracpi2 - fracA2right) = sinleft(fracA + delta_m2right) ### Step 2: Solve for Deviation Comparing the angles inside the sine functions: fracpi2 - fracA2 = fracA2 + fracdelta_m2 Multiply the entire equation by 2: pi - A = A + delta_m delta_m = pi - 2A Converting radians to degrees: delta_m = 180^circ - 2A ### Pattern Recognition Whenever refractive index mu = cot(A/2), the relation sin(90^circ - A/2) strictly matches the prism sine equation, meaning minimum deviation delta_m is always 180^circ - 2A. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics And Optical Instruments

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