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The radii of curvature for a thin convex lens are 10mathrm~cm and 15mathrm~cm respectively. The focal length of the lens is 12mathrm~cm. The refractive index of the lens material is:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Lens Maker's Formula: frac1f = (mu - 1) left(frac1R_1 - frac1R_2right) where, f = focal length of the lens, mu = refractive index of the material, R_1, R_2 = radii of curvature with standard Cartesian sign convention. ### Core Logic For a thin bi-convex lens, using standard coordinate conventions: - R_1 = +10mathrm~cm (positive since first surface centers to the right of light trajectory), - R_2 = -15mathrm~cm (negative since second surface centers to the left), - Focal length f = +12mathrm~cm. ### Step 1: Substituting in the Equation Substitute the values into Lens Maker's formula: frac112 = (mu - 1) left(frac110 - frac1-15right) frac112 = (mu - 1) left(frac110 + frac115right) frac112 = (mu - 1) left(frac3 + 230right) frac112 = (mu - 1) left(frac530right) = (mu - 1) left(frac16right) mu - 1 = frac612 = 0.5 implies mu = 1.5 ### Pattern Recognition Convex lenses always have opposite signs for R_1 and R_2. The term left(frac1R_1 - frac1R_2right) is additive: left(frac1|R_1| + frac1|R_2|right). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

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Q 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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
Q 2025 Refraction at Spherical Surfaces
Light from a point source in air falls on a spherical glass surface (refractive index, mu=1.5 and radius of curvature =50 cm). The image is formed at a distance of 200 cm from the glass surface inside the glass. The magnitude of distance of the light source from the glass surface is ________ m.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 4 to 4

Solution

### Related Formula The refraction equation at a single spherical interface is given by: fracmu_2v - fracmu_1u = fracmu_2 - mu_1R where: - mu_1 is the refractive index of the initial medium (air, mu_1 = 1.0) - mu_2 is the refractive index of the second medium (glass, mu_2 = 1.5) - u is the object distance - v is the image distance - R is the radius of curvature ### Core Logic Given parameters: - mu_1 = 1.0, mu_2 = 1.5 - Radius of curvature R = +50mathrm~cm - Image distance v = +200mathrm~cm (real image inside glass)
Refraction at Spherical Surfaces
Refraction at Spherical Surfaces
### Step 1: Substitute parameters into refraction formula $frac1.5200 - frac1u = frac1.5 - 1.050 frac3400 - frac1u = frac0.550 = frac1100 ### Step 2: Solve for object distance (u) -frac1u = frac1100 - frac3400 -frac1u = frac4 - 3400 = frac1400 u = -400mathrm~cm = -4mathrm~m The magnitude of the distance of the light source is 4\mathrm{~m}. ### Pattern Recognition Remember standard sign convention: Light travels from object to refracting surface. Distances measured in the direction of incident light are positive. Here, v and R are positive, whereas u$ is negative. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Q9 2025 Refraction of Light and Refractive Index
A monochromatic light of frequency 5times10^14mathrm~Hz travelling through air, is incident on a medium of refractive index '2'. Wavelength of the refracted light will be :
  • A. 300 nm
  • B. 600 nm
  • C. 400 nm
  • D. 500 nm

Solution

### Related Formula For light propagation, wave velocity, frequency, and wavelength are related by: v = f lambda Rightarrow lambda_textair = fraccf When light passes into a medium of refractive index mu, the frequency remains constant, but the wavelength scales down to: lambda_textmedium = fraclambda_textairmu ### Core Logic Given parameters: - Frequency f = 5 times 10^14mathrm~Hz - Speed of light in vacuum/air c approx 3 times 10^8mathrm~m/s - Refractive index of medium mu = 2 ### Step 1: Calculate Wavelength in Air (Vacuum) lambda_textair = frac3 times 10^8mathrm~m/s5 times 10^14mathrm~Hz = 0.6 times 10^-6mathrm~m = 600mathrm~nm ### Step 2: Calculate Refracted Wavelength in Medium lambda_textmedium = fraclambda_textairmu = frac600mathrm~nm2 = 300mathrm~nm ### Pattern Recognition Remember: Frequency is a source characteristic and never changes during refraction. Speed and wavelength both decrease by a factor of mu inside the medium. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

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