Scribd
Upload
9 views6 pages

Physics MCQs on Light and Optics

The document contains a series of multiple-choice questions related to the physics of light, specifically focusing on the human eye, refraction, and optical phenomena. Key topics include the parts of the eye responsible for vision, the behavior of light through prisms, and various optical defects. It serves as a study guide for students in Class X, covering essential concepts in light, reflection, and refraction.

Uploaded by

Vctw Ece
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
9 views6 pages

Physics MCQs on Light and Optics

The document contains a series of multiple-choice questions related to the physics of light, specifically focusing on the human eye, refraction, and optical phenomena. Key topics include the parts of the eye responsible for vision, the behavior of light through prisms, and various optical defects. It serves as a study guide for students in Class X, covering essential concepts in light, reflection, and refraction.

Uploaded by

Vctw Ece
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

56.

When light rays enter the eye, most of the refraction occurs at the
(a) crystalline lens
GLOBAL INTERNATIONALSCHOOL(C.B.S.E) (b) outer surface of the cornea
(c) iris
Subject: Physics DPT (d) pupil
Class: X A & B Total Marks: 50 57. In which part of the human eye the image of an object is formed?
Chapter: Light-Reflection and Refraction (a) iris (b) pupil (c) retina (d) cornea Correct Answer: Option (c)
MCQs 58. The least distance of distinct vision for a young adult with normal
51. How will you use two identical prisms so that a narrow beam of vision is
white light incident on one prism emerges out of the second prism as a. 25 m
white light? b. 20 m
(a) One placed inverted with respect to the other. c. 25 cm
(b) One placed on top of the other. d. 20 cm
(c) Just put them side by side. 59. Which of the following phenomena of light are involved in the
(d) Parallel to each other. formation of a rainbow?
52. A light ray of a single wavelength is incident on the prism. The (a) Reflection, refraction and dispersion
emergent light is best described by a (b) Refraction, dispersion and total internal reflection
(a) Light ray of same wavelength deviated by an angle. (c) Refraction, dispersion and internal reflection
(b) Laterally shifted ray of same wavelength. (d) Dispersion, scattering and total internal reflection
(c) Spectrum of component colours. 60. A person is seeing an object closer to his eyes. What changes in his
(d) Light ray of different wavelength deviated by an angle. eyes will take place?
53. When white light is passed through two consecutive prisms, the (a) the pupil size will expand
resultant will be (b) the ciliary muscles will contract
(a) Seven colour (c) the focal length of eye lens will increase
(b) White beam (d) the light entering in the eye will be more
(c) Yellow light 61. The splitting of white light into different colours on passing
(d) Green light through a prism is called
54. A person went for a medical check-up and found that the curvature (a) reflection
of his eye lens is increasing. Which defects he is likely to suffer from? (b) refraction
(a) myopia (c) dispersion
(b) cataract (d) deviation
(c) presbyopia 62. The image shows a light ray incident on a glass prism.
(d) hypermetropia
55.A person gets out in the sunlight from a dark room. How does his
pupil regulate and control the light entering in the eye?
(a) the size of pupil will decrease, and less light will enter the eye
(b) the size of pupil will decrease, and more light will enter the eye
(c) the size of pupil will remain same, but more light will enter the eye
(d) the size of pupil will remain same, but less light will enter the eye
The various angles are labeled in the image. Which angle shows the (c) red has high wavelength, so it travels longer distance
angle of incidence and angle of refraction, respectively? (d) the white light disperses into seven colours, only red enters the
(a) A and D atmosphere
(b) B and E 70. Which of the following statements about the rods and cones in the
(c) C and F retina is true?
(d) D and F A) Rods are responsible for detecting color, while cones are
63. The deflection of light by minute particles and molecules of the responsible for detecting light.
atmosphere in all directions is called ____________ of light B) Rods are more sensitive to light than cones.
(a) dispersion C) Cones are more numerous in the retina than rods.
(b) scattering D) Rods are responsible for detecting fine details, while cones are
(c) interference responsible for detecting motion.
(d) tyndall effect 71. Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric
64. Which of the following phenomena contributes significantly to the (a) dispersion of light by water droplets
reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise or sunset? (b) refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices
(a) Dispersion of light (c) scattering of light by dust particles
(b) Scattering of light (d) internal reflection of light by clouds.
(c) Total internal reflection of light 72. The image shows the dispersion of the white light in the prism.
(d) Reflection of light from the earth
65. Why do stars appear to twinkle at night?
(a) because the light of stars travels in different medium
(b) because the distance of star varies when earth rotates
(c) because the star changes its position relative to earth
(d) because the atmosphere reflects the light at different angles
67. When white light enters a prism, it gets split into its constituent What will be the colours of the X, Y and Z?
colours. This is due to (a) X: red; Y: green; Z: violet
(a) different refractive index for different wavelength of each colour (b) X: violet; Y: green; Z: red
(b) each colour has the same velocity in the prism. (c) X: green; Y: violet; Z: red
(c) prism material has high density. (d) X: red; Y: violet; Z: green
(d) Scattering of light

68. When white light enters a glass prism from air, the angle of
deviation is least for
(a) blue light
(b) yellow light
(c) violet light
(d) red light
69. Which option justifies that the Sun appears red at sunrise and
sunset? (a) red scatters highest by the atmosphere
(b) the distance between the sun and earth reduces
73. Which image shows the deviation of light in a prism? 75. A person cannot see distinctly objects kept beyond 2 m. this defect
can be corrected by using a lens of power.
a) +0.5 D
b) −0.2 D
c) +0.2 D
d) −0.5 D
76. A student sitting on the last bench can read the letters written on the
blackboard but is not able to read the letters written in his text book.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a) The near point of his eyes receded away
b) The near point of his eyes has come closer to him
c) The far point of his eyes has come closer to him
d) The far point of his eyes receded away
77. The image formed by retina of human eye is
a. Virtual and erect
b. Real and inverted
c. Virtual and inverted
d. Real and erect
78. Which of the following statements about the blind spot in the eye is
true?
A) It is located in the center of the retina.
74. The image shows the ray diagram of a defected eye B) It is the area where the optic nerve exits the eye.
C) It is responsible for detecting color and fine details.
D) It controls the amount of light that enters the eye.
79. Which of the following phenomenon of light are involved in the
formation of a rainbow?
a) Reflection, refraction and dispersion
b) Refraction, dispersion and total internal reflection
c) Refraction, dispersion and internal reflection
d) Dispersion, scattering and total internal reflection
80. The phenomena of light responsible for the working of the human
eye is
a. Reflection
b. Refraction
c. Power of accommodation
d. Persistence of vision
81. The clear sky appears blue, because
a) Blue light gets absorbed in the atmosphere
b) Ultraviolet radiations are absorbed in the atmosphere
c) Violet and blue lights get scattered more than light of all other b) A person with hypermetropia can see nearby objects clearly
colours by the atmosphere. c) A person with myopia can see nearby objects clearly
d) Light of all other colours is scattered more than the violet and blue d) A person with hypermetropia cannot see distant objects clearly
colour lights by the atmosphere. 89. A person went for a medical check-up and found that the curvature
82. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the of his eye lens was increasing. Which defect is he likely to suffer from?
propagation of light of different colours of white light in air? (a) Myopia
a) Red light moves fastest (b) Cataract
b) Blue light moves faster than green light (c) Presbyopia
c) All the colours of the white light move with same speed (d) Hypermetropia
d) Yellow light moves with the mean speed as that of the red and the 90. A person gets out in the sunlight from a dark room. How does his
violet light pupil regulate and control the light entering the eye?
83. Which part of the eye controls the amount of light that enters the (a) The size of the pupil will decrease, and less light will enter the eye
eye? (b) The size of the pupil will decrease, and more light will enter the eye
A) Pupil (c) The size of the pupil will remain the same, but more light will enter
B) Cornea the eye
C) Retina (d) The size of the pupil will remain the same, but less light will enter
D) Lens the eye
84. The persistence of vision for human eye is 91. When light rays enter the eye, most of the refraction occurs at the
a. 1/10th of a second (a) Crystalline lens
b. 1/16th of a second (b) The outer surface of the cornea
c. 1/6th of the second (c) Iris
d. 1/18th of a second (d) Pupil
85. The bluish colour of water in deep sea is due to 92. In which part of the human eye is the image of an object formed?
a) The presence of algae and other plants found in water (a) Iris
b) Reflection of sky in water (b) Pupil
c) Scattering of light (c) Retina
d) Absorption of light by the sea (d) Cornea
86. When light rays enter the eye, most of the refraction occurs at the 93. Which of the following statements about the retina is true?
a) Crystalline lens A) It is the outermost layer of the eye.
b) Outer surface of the cornea B) It is responsible for detecting color and fine details.
c) Iris C) It produces tears that lubricate the eye.
d) Pupil D) It controls the amount of light that enters the eye.
87. The focal length of the eye lens increases when eye muscles 94. A person sees an object closer to his eyes. What changes will take
a) Are relaxed and lens becomes thinner place in his eyes?
b) Contract and lens become thicker (a) the pupil size will expand
c) Are relaxed and lens become thicker (b) the ciliary muscles will contract
d) Contract and lens become thinner (c) the focal length of the eye lens will increase
88. Which of the following statement is correct? (d) the light entering the eye will be more
a) A person with myopia can see distant objects clearly
95. Which of the following structures in the eye is responsible for 95. Which of the following structures in the eye is responsible for
focusing light onto the retina? focusing light onto the retina?
A) Pupil A) Pupil
B) Cornea B) Cornea
C) Lens C) Lens
D) Iris D) Iris
96. Which of the following statements about the iris is true? 96. Which of the following statements about the iris is true?
A) It is responsible for producing tears. A) It is responsible for producing tears.
B) It controls the amount of light that enters the eye. B) It controls the amount of light that enters the eye.
C) It is the outermost layer of the eye. C) It is the outermost layer of the eye.
D) It is responsible for detecting color and fine details. D) It is responsible for detecting color and fine details.
97. Which of the following statements about the cornea is true? 97. Which of the following statements about the cornea is true?
A) It is responsible for detecting color and fine details. A) It is responsible for detecting color and fine details.
B) It is the outermost layer of the eye. B) It is the outermost layer of the eye.
C) It produces tears that lubricate the eye. C) It produces tears that lubricate the eye.
D) It controls the amount of light that enters the eye. D) It controls the amount of light that enters the eye.
98. Which of the following conditions is caused by the clouding of the 98. Which of the following conditions is caused by the clouding of the
lens in the eye? lens in the eye?
A) Myopia A) Myopia
B) Astigmatism B) Astigmatism
C) Glaucoma C) Glaucoma
D) Cataract D) Cataract
99. Which of the following statements about the blind spot in the eye is 99. Which of the following statements about the blind spot in the eye is
true? true?
A) It is located in the center of the retina. A) It is located in the center of the retina.
B) It is the area where the optic nerve exits the eye. B) It is the area where the optic nerve exits the eye.
C) It is responsible for detecting color and fine details. C) It is responsible for detecting color and fine details.
D) It controls the amount of light that enters the eye. D) It controls the amount of light that enters the eye.
100. Which of the following structures in the eye is responsible for 100. Which of the following structures in the eye is responsible for
converting light into electrical signals that are sent to the brain? converting light into electrical signals that are sent to the brain?
A) Cornea A) Cornea
B) Lens B) Lens
C) Retina C) Retina
D) Pupil D) Pupil

Common questions

Powered by AI

The orientation of prisms in an experiment affects whether or not the deviation and dispersion of light occur. When two identical prisms are placed with one inverted relative to the other, light that enters the first prism undergoes dispersion, where it is split into its constituent colors. The second prism, which is inverted, recombined the dispersed light to produce a white light beam again . By appropriately placing these prisms, the initial composition of light can be observed as it returns to a single beam.

The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is primarily due to Rayleigh scattering. Longer atmosphere path lengths at these times cause more scattering of shorter wavelengths (blue and violet), leaving predominantly longer wavelengths (red and orange) to reach the observer. Since red has the longest wavelength, it becomes more visible and gives the sun its reddish color .

Increased curvature of the lens can lead to myopia or nearsightedness because it causes light to converge in front of the retina rather than on it. This results in blurred distance vision. Myopia is typically corrected with concave lenses, which help refocus light onto the retina, or through refractive surgery .

The clear sky appears blue because the shorter wavelengths of light, such as blue and violet, are scattered more than other wavelengths by the molecules in the atmosphere. However, since human eyes are more sensitive to blue light than violet, the sky is perceived mainly as blue. This phenomenon is known as Rayleigh scattering .

The cornea plays a crucial role in the eye's focusing process by providing the majority of the eye's refractive power. Light initially passes through the cornea, which is curved and acts as a lens to bend the incoming light onto the lens, contributing significantly to focusing the light images onto the retina .

When a person moves from a dark room to sunlight, the pupil size reduces to limit the amount of light entering the eye. This is a reflexive action controlled by the iris to prevent excessive light from damaging the retina. The adjustment allows the retina to avoid being overwhelmed by too much light, thereby protecting the eye and maintaining a clear vision .

Rainbows form through a combination of refraction, dispersion, and total internal reflection of light within water droplets. Initially, light refracts as it enters the droplet, disperses into its constituent colors, reflects internally off the back of the droplet, and finally refracts again as it exits, forming a spectrum of colors visible in the sky .

The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye responsible for detecting light and converting it into electrical signals. These signals are transmitted through the optic nerve to the brain, where they are processed into visual images. It plays a pivotal role by forming the real and inverted images necessary for vision .

Presbyopia is caused by the decreasing flexibility of the eye's lens, which often results from the natural aging process. It affects the eye's ability to focus on close objects because the ciliary muscles become less effective at altering the shape of the lens. This leads to difficulty in near vision .

The dispersion of white light into its constituent colors when passing through a prism is due to the different refractive indices for each wavelength of light. This means that each color travels at different speeds in the prism material, causing a separation of colors. The variation in refractive index for different wavelengths is the primary reason for the dispersion phenomenon .

You might also like