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Two light beams fall on a transparent material block at point 1 and 2 with angle theta_1 and theta_2 , respectively, as shown in figure. After refraction, the beams intersect at point 3 which is exactly on the interface at other end of the block. Given: the distance between 1 and 2, d = 4sqrt3 mathrm~cm and theta_1 = theta_2 = cos^-1left(fracn_22n_1right) , where refractive index of the block n_2 > refractive index of the outside medium n_1 , then the thickness of the block is ______ cm. [cite: 1, 2]
Refraction diagram for Q23 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
The figure details dual incident light lines penetrating an index slab layer to converge perfectly at a pinpoint terminal base boundary position.

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 6 to 6 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula n_1 sin i = n_2 sin r ### Core Logic
Refraction explanation geometric mapping
The figure details dual incident light lines penetrating an index slab layer to converge perfectly at a pinpoint terminal base boundary position.
By Snell\'s law matching standard boundary normal configurations : n_1 sin(90^circ - theta_1) = n_2 sin theta_3 implies n_1 cos theta_1 = n_2 sin theta_3 [cite: 711, 712] Substituting the angle identity macro given [cite: 2, 713]: n_1 left(fracn_22n_1right) = n_2 sin theta_3 implies sin theta_3 = frac12 implies theta_3 = 30^circ ### Step 1: Geometrical Thickness Resolution From the block triangles geometry : tan 30^circ = fracd/2t implies frac1sqrt3 = fracd2t t = fracdsqrt32 = frac4sqrt3 cdot sqrt32 = 6text cm ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

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Q20 2025 Total Internal Reflection
A transparent block A having refractive index mu=1.25 is surrounded by another medium of refractive index mu=1.0 as shown in figure. A light ray is incident on the flat face of the block with incident angle theta as shown in figure. What is the maximum value of theta for which light suffers total internal reflection at the top surface of the block?
Total Internal Reflection diagram for Q20 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
The diagram displays a light ray entering a rectangular block from a medium of lower refractive index, hitting the top wall at the critical boundary angle.
[cite: 169, 170, 171]
  • A. tan^-1(4/3) [cite: 175]
  • B. tan^-1(3/4) [cite: 176]
  • C. sin^-1(3/4) [cite: 177]
  • D. cos^-1(3/4) [cite: 178]

Solution

### Related Formula sintheta_c = fracmu_1mu_2 [cite: 810] mu_1 sintheta = mu_2 sin r [cite: 807] ### Core Logic From the boundary geometry at the top interface, the angle of refraction r at the first surface satisfies: [cite: 806] r + theta_c = 90^circ implies r = 90^circ - theta_c [cite: 806] Applying Snell's law at the first entry interface: [cite: 170, 807] mu_1 sintheta = mu_2 sin r = mu_2 sin(90^circ - theta_c) = mu_2 costheta_c [cite: 172, 173, 807, 809] Since sintheta_c = fracmu_1mu_2 = frac1.01.25 = frac45, we have costheta_c = sqrt1 - left(frac45right)^2 = frac35[cite: 169, 810, 811]. Substituting back into the expression: [cite: 811] 1.0 cdot sintheta = 1.25 times frac35 = frac54 times frac35 = frac34 [cite: 169, 811] theta = sin^-1left(frac34 ight) [cite: 811] ### Pattern Recognition Maximum angle at the entry face ensures minimum angle of incidence at the subsequent wall[cite: 806, 807]. Setting that exact internal angle equal to the critical threshold condition values solves for the operational scanning range edge directly[cite: 808]. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Q14 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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

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