The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena
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Explain functioning of human eye and correction of vision defects
SubtopicExplain functioning of human eye and correction of vision defects under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The lens in the human eye is biconvex. This means it is:
A.Thick in the middle and thin at the edges
B.Thin in the middle and thick at the edges
C.Flat on one side and curved on the other
D.Curved inward on both sides
- 2.
For a normal eye, the lens has the least focal length when looking at an object at a distance of:
A.B.C.D.Infinity
- 3.
The lens becomes less curved when the ciliary muscles are:
A.Relaxed
B.Contracted
C.Strained
D.Tensed
- 4.
Which of these is transparent and allows light to pass through to the retina?
A.Sclera
B.Iris
C.Crystalline Lens
D.Blind Spot
- 5.
The human eye's ability to focus on nearby objects involves a complex mechanical interaction. Which of the following correctly describes the state of the internal eye structures during this process?
A.Ciliary muscles: Relaxed; Suspensory ligaments: Taut; Lens: Less convex
B.Ciliary muscles: Contracted; Suspensory ligaments: Taut; Lens: More convex
C.Ciliary muscles: Contracted; Suspensory ligaments: Slack; Lens: More convex
D.Ciliary muscles: Relaxed; Suspensory ligaments: Slack; Lens: Less convex
- 6.
Given that the distance between the eye lens and the retina () is fixed at approximately , what must happen to the optical power of the lens when a person shifts their gaze from a distant tree to a mobile phone screen held at ?
A.The focal length increases, and the optical power decreases.
B.The focal length decreases, and the optical power increases.
C.Both the focal length and the optical power increase.
D.Both the focal length and the optical power decrease.
- 7.
Which change occurs in the eye lens when looking from a distant object to a nearby object?
A.The lens becomes thinner and focal length increases
B.The lens becomes thicker and focal length decreases
C.The lens becomes thinner and focal length decreases
D.The lens becomes thicker and focal length increases
- 8.
The aqueous humor is constantly being produced and drained. If the drainage is blocked, the pressure increases (glaucoma). How might this high pressure eventually interfere with the 'functioning' of the lens?
A.The pressure pushes the lens backward, changing the effective focal length and damaging the optic nerve.
B.The pressure causes the lens to dissolve in the aqueous humor.
C.The pressure increases the refractive index of the lens too much.
D.The high pressure makes the lens completely flat and rigid.
- 9.
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the functioning of the lens in forming a clear image on the retina?
A.The concentration of rhodopsin in the rod cells.
B.The elasticity of the lens capsule.
C.The refractive index of the vitreous humor.
D.The tension of the zonular fibers.
- 10.
In a state of maximum accommodation, the lens is at its most spherical shape. Which of the following is true about the energy state of the eye in this condition?
A.It is an energy-consuming state because ciliary muscles are actively contracted.
B.It is a resting state because the lens is in its natural shape.
C.Energy is only consumed when moving the eyeball, not for accommodation.
D.The suspensory ligaments are using ATP to pull the lens.
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Describe refraction through prism, dispersion, and scattering of light in daily life
SubtopicDescribe refraction through prism, dispersion, and scattering of light in daily life under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.
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- 1.
The path of a beam of light through a true solution is:
A.Visible
B.Invisible
C.Colored blue
D.Colored red
- 2.
What type of mixture is fog?
A.True solution
B.Colloid
C.Compound
D.Pure substance
- 3.
Which of these contributes to the blue color of the ocean?
A.Reflection of the blue sky
B.Scattering of light by water molecules
C.Both A and B
D.The color of the sand at the bottom
- 4.
When white light is scattered by very large particles, the color of the scattered light is:
A.Blue
B.Red
C.White
D.Yellow
- 5.
Which experiment effectively demonstrates the 'reddening of the sun' at sunset?
A.Prism experiment
B.Glass slab refraction experiment
C.Scattering of light by colloidal sulphur
D.Newton's disc experiment
- 6.
Which of the following colors is scattered the most by the fine air molecules in the Earth's atmosphere?
A.Red
B.Yellow
C.Blue
D.Green
- 7.
Why is the Tyndall effect not observed in a true solution of sugar in water?
A.The sugar molecules are too large
B.The sugar molecules are smaller than in diameter
C.The sugar molecules absorb all the light
D.Sugar does not dissolve completely
- 8.
Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between scattering and reflection?
A.Reflection is for waves, while scattering is only for particles.
B.Reflection occurs at a smooth interface, while scattering occurs in all directions from small particles.
C.Scattering only occurs with white light, while reflection occurs with all colors.
D.Reflection changes the frequency of light, while scattering does not.
- 9.
In a laboratory, if you want to demonstrate the Tyndall effect using a liquid, which of the following would be the least effective?
A.A mixture of milk and water.
B.A dilute solution of soap in water.
C.A solution of sugar completely dissolved in water.
D.A few drops of ink in a large beaker of water.
- 10.
The sky appears white during a heavy fog because:
A.Water droplets in fog are very small, causing Rayleigh scattering.
B.Fog absorbs all wavelengths except white.
C.Water droplets in fog are large compared to the wavelength of light, scattering all colors equally.
D.Fog causes the light to undergo multiple total internal reflections until it turns white.
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The Human Eye and the Colourful World
SubtopicThe Human Eye and the Colourful World under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Who was the first person to use a glass prism to obtain the spectrum of sunlight?
A.Albert Einstein
B.Isaac Newton
C.C.V. Raman
D.Galileo Galilei
- 2.
A glass prism has ________ triangular bases and ________ rectangular lateral surfaces.
A.Two, two
B.Two, three
C.Three, two
D.One, four
- 3.
Light enters the eye through a thin membrane called the:
A.Pupil
B.Iris
C.Cornea
D.Retina
- 4.
The focal length of the eye lens is maximum when ciliary muscles are:
A.Relaxed
B.Contracted
C.Vibrating
D.None of these
- 5.
Starlight travels through different layers of the Earth's atmosphere before reaching an observer. The diagram represents three atmospheric layers with refractive indices and . Based on the bending of the light ray shown, what is the correct relationship between these refractive indices?
A.B.C.D.is exactly the average of and
- 6.
A person is suffering from a vision defect as illustrated in the diagram, where rays from a distant object meet at a point in front of the retina. Which of the following correctly describes the change in the Near Point and Far Point for this individual?
A.Far point becomes less than infinity; Near point remains approximately
B.Far point remains at infinity; Near point becomes greater than
C.Both the Far point and the Near point increase significantly
D.Both the Far point and the Near point decrease significantly
- 7.
Isaac Newton used a second inverted prism to see if he could further split the colors of the spectrum produced by a first prism. Based on the provided diagram, what is the final observation on the screen at Point Z?
A.A spectrum with 14 distinct colors
B.Recombination of colors into a beam of white light
C.A spectrum with colors in reverse order
D.Only the primary colors: Red, Green, and Blue
- 8.
Atmospheric refraction causes the Sun to appear slightly above its actual position, leading to the phenomena of advanced sunrise and delayed sunset. If the Earth's atmosphere were replaced by a different gas that has a significantly higher refractive index than the current atmosphere, how would the total duration of daylight (from apparent sunrise to apparent sunset) change?
A.The daylight duration would be longer than it is on Earth currently.
B.The daylight duration would be shorter than it is on Earth currently.
C.The daylight duration would remain exactly the same.
D.The Sun would never be visible as light would be totally internally reflected.
- 9.
In a simplified optical model of the human eye, the cornea provides a constant refractive power of , while the crystalline lens provides variable power. For a normal eye to focus on an object at infinity, the total power of the eye is . To focus on an object at the near point (), the ciliary muscles contract to increase the lens curvature. What is the ratio of the power of the crystalline lens during near-point vision to its power during distant vision?
A.1.1
B.1.2
C.1.07
D.0.8
- 10.
A prism (with as base) is placed in different orientations. A narrow beam of white light is incident on the prism. In which of the following cases, after dispersion, the third color from the top corresponds to the color of the sky?
A.Prism with base at the bottom
B.Prism with base at the top (inverted)
C.Prism with base vertical to the left
D.Prism with base vertical to the right
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THE HUMAN EYE
SubtopicTHE HUMAN EYE under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is responsible for the sensation of vision?
A.Cornea
B.Ciliary muscles
C.Retina
D.Aqueous humor
- 2.
Which part of the eye functions similarly to the shutter of a camera?
A.Retina
B.Iris and Pupil
C.Cornea
D.Lens
- 3.
The focal length of the eye lens ______ when we look at nearby objects.
A.Increases
B.Decreases
C.Remains same
D.Doubles
- 4.
The focal length of the eye lens ______ when we look at distant objects.
A.Decreases
B.Increases
C.Remains same
D.Becomes zero
- 5.
Light rays entering the eye undergo refraction as they pass through different media. Based on the anatomical sequence, identify the correct locations for the aqueous humor () and the vitreous humor ().
A.is found between the lens and the retina; is found between the cornea and the lens.
B.is found between the cornea and the lens; is found between the lens and the retina.
C.is the fluid inside the crystalline lens; is the fluid coating the outer cornea.
D.is located behind the retina; is located between the iris and the pupil.
- 6.
Humans have two eyes positioned at the front of the head. Which of the following correctly describes the horizontal field of view and the primary advantage of this binocular arrangement?
A.The field of view is approximately , and it primarily helps in increasing the magnification of objects.
B.The field of view is approximately , allowing for a wider peripheral detection of predators.
C.The field of view is approximately , and the overlapping images allow for depth perception (three-dimensional vision).
D.The field of view is approximately , ensuring that there are no blind spots in the human visual range.
- 7.
To focus on an object placed at the 'near point' (approximately from the eye), what specific changes occur in the ocular system compared to viewing a distant object?
A.The ciliary muscles relax, making the eye lens thinner and increasing its focal length.
B.The ciliary muscles contract, making the eye lens thicker and decreasing its focal length.
C.The ciliary muscles contract, making the eye lens thinner and decreasing its focal length.
D.The ciliary muscles relax, making the eye lens thicker and increasing its focal length.
- 8.
A person's eye has an elongated eyeball, where the distance from the optical center of the eye lens to the retina is . The ciliary muscles can adjust the optical power of the eye lens between a minimum of and a maximum of . Calculate the person's Far Point and Near Point without the use of corrective lenses.
A.Far Point: , Near Point:
B.Far Point: , Near Point:
C.Far Point: , Near Point:
D.Far Point: , Near Point:
- 9.
A person is using a lens with power +3.0 D. If the normal near point is 25 cm, what is the near point of this person's eye without the lens?
A.50 cm
B.75 cm
C.100 cm
D.25 cm
- 10.
The refractive index of the eye lens is approximately:
A.1.00
B.1.33
C.1.38 to 1.41
D.2.42
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DEFECTS OF VISION AND THEIR CORRECTION10.2 DEFECTS OF VISION AND THEIR CORRECTION10.2 DEFECTS OF VISION AND THEIR CORRECTION10.2 DEFECTS OF VISION AND THEIR CORRECTION10.2 DEFECTS OF VISION AND THEIR CORRECTION
SubtopicDEFECTS OF VISION AND THEIR CORRECTION10.2 DEFECTS OF VISION AND THEIR CORRECTION10.2 DEFECTS OF VISION AND THEIR CORRECTION10.2 DEFECTS OF VISION AND THEIR CORRECTION10.2 DEFECTS OF VISION AND THEIR CORRECTION under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Can refractive defects be corrected using contact lenses?
A.No, only spectacles can
B.Yes, they can
C.Only for cataract
D.Only for night blindness
- 2.
What is the primary function of a convex lens in hypermetropia correction?
A.To diverge rays before they enter the eye
B.To converge rays before they enter the eye
C.To make rays parallel only
D.To block excess light
- 3.
What is the primary function of a concave lens in myopia correction?
A.To converge rays before they enter the eye
B.To diverge rays before they enter the eye
C.To reflect rays back to the source
D.To change the color of the object
- 4.
Bifocal lenses are required by people who suffer from:
A.Only Myopia
B.Only Hypermetropia
C.Both Myopia and Hypermetropia
D.Cataract
- 5.
When a concave lens is used to correct a myopic eye, it follows the functional sequence shown in the diagram. What is the primary optical role of the virtual image formed by the corrective lens?
A.It acts as a real object placed at the near point of the eye.
B.It converges the rays to compensate for the short eyeball.
C.It acts as an object for the eye lens, located at the eye's actual far point.
D.It moves the distant object to a position behind the retina.
- 6.
An elderly person experiences the physiological process described in the flowchart below. What is the specific optical consequence of this condition on the eye's ability to focus?
A.The maximum focal length of the eye lens increases, affecting distant vision.
B.The minimum focal length of the eye lens increases, causing the near point to recede.
C.The eye lens becomes permanently thick, leading to short-sightedness.
D.The focal length becomes zero because the lens loses all refractive power.
- 7.
Identify the vision defect: The eye lens becomes cloudy, leading to partial or total loss of vision.
A.Glaucoma
B.Cataract
C.Myopia
D.Presbyopia
- 8.
What happens to the image distance in the eye when we increase the distance of an object from the eye?
A.The image distance increases
B.The image distance decreases
C.The image distance remains constant
D.The image distance first increases then decreases
- 9.
If a person's near point is , what is the power of the lens required to move it to (assuming they want to see closer than normal)?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
How does a bifocal lens differ from a progressive lens (though not explicitly in NCERT, related to 10.2 extension)?
A.Bifocals have two distinct focal lengths, while progressives have a gradient.
B.Bifocals are only for myopia, progressives for cataract.
C.Bifocals use only concave lenses, progressives use convex.
D.There is no difference; they are synonyms.
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REFRACTION OF LIGHT THROUGH A PRISM10.3 REFRACTION OF LIGHT THROUGH A PRISM10.3 REFRACTION OF LIGHT THROUGH A PRISM10.3 REFRACTION OF LIGHT THROUGH A PRISM10.3 REFRACTION OF LIGHT THROUGH A PRISM
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- 1.
What happens to the light ray when it leaves the prism and enters the air?
A.It speeds up
B.It slows down
C.Its speed stays the same
D.It stops moving
- 2.
Which angle determines the overall 'sharpness' or 'thinness' of the prism?
A.Angle of deviation
B.Angle of emergence
C.Angle of prism
D.Angle of incidence
- 3.
The bending of light as it passes from air to glass is due to a change in its:
A.Frequency
B.Velocity
C.Mass
D.Phase
- 4.
Glass is an example of a/an _______ medium.
A.Opaque
B.Translucent
C.Transparent
D.Reflective
- 5.
In the context of prism refraction, 'i' and 'e' represent:
A.Incident and Emergent rays
B.Internal and External angles
C.Angle of incidence and Angle of emergence
D.Initial and End rays
- 6.
If a light ray passes through a prism symmetrically, the angle of incidence is and the angle of prism is , calculate the angle of minimum deviation.
A.B.C.D. - 7.
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the angle of deviation produced by a prism?
A.Angle of incidence
B.Material of the prism
C.Angle of the prism
D.Size of the prism
- 8.
Why does a ray of light bend towards the base of a prism upon exiting?
A.Because the glass is lighter than air.
B.Because of the shape of the prism and the change in speed of light.
C.Because of the magnetic field of the glass.
D.Because the vertex angle is always .
- 9.
In a laboratory experiment with a glass prism, a student finds , , , and . What is the angle of the prism used?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
If the angle of incidence at the first face is and at the second face is , and the light ray grazes the second face (), then is equal to:
A.The critical angle
B.The angle of the prism
C.The angle of incidence
D.Zero
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DISPERSION OF WHITE LIGHT BY A GL10.4 DISPERSION OF WHITE LIGHT BY A GL10.4 DISPERSION OF WHITE LIGHT BY A GL10.4 DISPERSION OF WHITE LIGHT BY A GL10.4 DISPERSION OF WHITE LIGHT BY A GL ASS PRISMASS PRISMASS PRISM
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Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Dispersion of light is possible in:
A.Glass prism
B.Water drops
C.Diamond
D.All of these
- 2.
Which color of light is deviated by the largest angle by a prism?
A.Violet
B.Indigo
C.Blue
D.All are equal
- 3.
The speed of light in vacuum is approximately:
A.m/s
B.m/s
C.m/s
D.m/s
- 4.
At which point does the dispersion of sunlight happen in a raindrop?
A.At the back of the drop
B.As it enters the drop
C.Outside the drop
D.It does not happen in a drop
- 5.
A student performs an experiment with two identical glass prisms, and . A beam of white light is passed through to produce a spectrum. If is placed in the path of this spectrum such that its orientation is exactly the same as (not inverted), what will be the observation on a screen placed after ?
A.The seven colors will recombine to form a single beam of white light.
B.The spectrum will be broader with a greater degree of separation between the colors.
C.The second prism will act as a mirror and reflect the spectrum back to the first prism.
D.The light will lose all its color and emerge as a greyish blur due to double refraction.
- 6.
The angle of the prism is generally denoted by the letter:
A.D
B.i
C.A
D.r
- 7.
If we use a red filter before the white light enters the prism, what will we see on the screen?
A.A full spectrum
B.Only red light
C.No light
D.White light
- 8.
When white light is split by a prism, which color's speed changes the most relative to its speed in vacuum?
A.Red
B.Yellow
C.Green
D.Violet
- 9.
If the base of a prism is silvered (made reflecting), what will happen to the white light entering the first face?
A.It will disperse twice and emerge from the first face.
B.It will never emerge from the prism.
C.It will emerge as white light from the second face.
D.It will only show the red color.
- 10.
The wavelength of green light is approximately Å. When it enters a glass prism (), its wavelength becomes:
A.Å
B.Å
C.Å
D.Å
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ATMOSPHERIC REFRACTION
SubtopicATMOSPHERIC REFRACTION under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.
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- 1.
When we look at the stars, we are seeing their ______ position.
A.Actual
B.Apparent
C.Past
D.Future
- 2.
The apparent shift in the position of the sun at the horizon is about:
A.B.C.D. - 3.
Refractive index of a medium is defined as the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to its speed in the ______.
A.Water
B.Glass
C.Medium
D.Air only
- 4.
The advance sunrise is an application of ______.
A.Snell's Law
B.Law of Reflection
C.Newton's Third Law
D.Pascal's Law
- 5.
The varying temperature of air layers causes a change in which property, leading to atmospheric refraction?
A.Mass of air
B.Volume of air
C.Optical density of air
D.Specific heat of air
- 6.
When a star is seen near the horizon, its light travels through ________ atmosphere compared to when it is overhead.
A.Less
B.More
C.The same amount of
D.No
- 7.
Which of the following describes the change in the path of light as it enters the Earth's atmosphere from space?
A.It continuously bends towards the normal.
B.It continuously bends away from the normal.
C.It follows a straight path until it hits the ground.
D.It reflects back into space.
- 8.
During the 'Green Flash' phenomenon seen sometimes at sunset, atmospheric refraction plays a role by:
A.Separating the colors of the Sun's light like a prism.
B.Scattering all the green light towards the observer.
C.Reflecting green light from the ocean surface.
D.Absorbing the red part of the spectrum entirely.
- 9.
Why does the 'apparent' position of the star fluctuate continuously?
A.Because the physical conditions (temperature, density) of the air layers change constantly.
B.Because stars are constantly exploding.
C.Because the Earth's magnetic field bends light.
D.Because of the Doppler effect.
- 10.
What is the value of the refractive index of air at standard temperature and pressure at the surface?
A.Approximately 1.0003
B.Exactly 1.0000
C.Approximately 1.33
D.Approximately 1.50
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SC ATTERING OF LIGHT
SubtopicSC ATTERING OF LIGHT under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.
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- 1.
The reddish color of the sun at sunset is a result of:
A.Scattering of shorter wavelengths
B.Scattering of longer wavelengths
C.Absorption of red light
D.Dispersion into seven colors
- 2.
During sunset, the light from the sun has to pass through ______ layers of air.
A.Thinner
B.Thicker
C.Cold
D.Dry
- 3.
Which of these colors is scattered the most by the atmosphere?
A.Yellow
B.Indigo
C.Orange
D.Red
- 4.
The particle size in a true solution is:
A.Greater than 1000 nm
B.Between 1 nm and 1000 nm
C.Less than 1 nm
D.None of these
- 5.
In the experimental setup shown below, which is used to demonstrate the scattering of light using a colloidal solution of sulfur, what is the primary function of the convex lens labeled as ?
A.To produce a parallel beam of light rays that enter the glass tank.
B.To focus the transmitted light passing through the aperture to form a sharp image on the screen.
C.To increase the intensity of the blue light being scattered in all directions.
D.To disperse the white light into a spectrum of seven colors before it reaches the screen.
- 6.
The scattering of light is basically the:
A.Bending of light around corners
B.Spreading of light in various random directions by particles
C.Splitting of light into seven colors
D.Bouncing back of light into the same medium
- 7.
Tyndall effect is seen in which of the following?
A.True solutions
B.Colloidal solutions
C.Suspensions after they settle down
D.Vacuum
- 8.
Assertion (A): The sky appears dark to passengers flying at very high altitudes. Reason (R): Scattering is not prominent at such heights due to the lack of a dense atmosphere.
A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B.Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C.A is true but R is false.
D.A is false but R is true.
- 9.
In Mie scattering (where particles are similar to or larger than the wavelength), the intensity of scattering is:
A.Highly dependent on .
B.Proportional to .
C.Relatively independent of wavelength.
D.Zero for all wavelengths.
- 10.
What is the primary difference between scattering and reflection?
A.Reflection is wavelength-dependent, scattering is not.
B.Reflection occurs at a surface, while scattering occurs in all directions within a medium.
C.Scattering only happens with mirrors.
D.Reflection always changes the frequency of light.
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shows the actual and apparent positions of the
Subtopicshows the actual and apparent positions of the under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.
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- 1.
If the refractive index of a medium increases, the light ray bending towards the normal will:
A.Increase
B.Decrease
C.Stop
D.Stay the same
- 2.
Objects placed behind hot air (like over a fire) appear to flicker because of:
A.Reflection
B.Dispersion
C.Atmospheric refraction
D.Shadows
- 3.
The speed of light is maximum in:
A.Air
B.Glass
C.Water
D.Vacuum
- 4.
Why does a star appear higher in the sky than it actually is?
A.Light bends away from the normal
B.Light bends towards the normal
C.Light is reflected by clouds
D.Light is dispersed by the air
- 5.
Which vision defect is caused when the eyeball becomes too long?
A.Myopia
B.Hypermetropia
C.Presbyopia
D.Cataract
- 6.
Large particles like dust and water droplets in the atmosphere scatter light such that:
A.Only blue light is visible
B.Only red light is visible
C.The scattered light may appear white
D.No light is scattered
- 7.
The image formed on the retina remains there for a very short duration. This allows us to see moving pictures in a cinema. This property is:
A.Accommodation
B.Persistence of vision
C.Least distance of distinct vision
D.Bioluminescence
- 8.
If we increase the temperature of the air near the ground, how does it affect the refractive index of that air layer?
A.The refractive index increases.
B.The refractive index decreases.
C.The refractive index remains the same.
D.The refractive index becomes equal to that of a vacuum.
- 9.
The clear sky appears blue because:
A.Blue light is absorbed by the atmosphere.
B.Ultraviolet radiation is absorbed in the atmosphere.
C.Violet and blue lights are scattered more than lights of all other colors by the atmosphere.
D.Light of all other colors is scattered more than the violet and blue color lights by the atmosphere.
- 10.
Which physical quantity does not change when a ray of light passes from air into a glass prism?
A.Wavelength
B.Speed
C.Frequency
D.Intensity
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