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The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena

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Explain functioning of human eye and correction of vision defects

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Explain functioning of human eye and correction of vision defects under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 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. 2.

    For a normal eye, the lens has the least focal length when looking at an object at a distance of:

    A.

    5 cm5\text{ cm}

    B.

    25 cm25\text{ cm}

    C.

    100 cm100\text{ cm}

    D.

    Infinity

  3. 3.

    The lens becomes less curved when the ciliary muscles are:

    A.

    Relaxed

    B.

    Contracted

    C.

    Strained

    D.

    Tensed

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Describe refraction through prism, dispersion, and scattering of light in daily life

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Describe 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. 1.

    The path of a beam of light through a true solution is:

    A.

    Visible

    B.

    Invisible

    C.

    Colored blue

    D.

    Colored red

  2. 2.

    What type of mixture is fog?

    A.

    True solution

    B.

    Colloid

    C.

    Compound

    D.

    Pure substance

  3. 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

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The Human Eye and the Colourful World

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The Human Eye and the Colourful World under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 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. 2.

    A glass prism has ________ triangular bases and ________ rectangular lateral surfaces.

    A.

    Two, two

    B.

    Two, three

    C.

    Three, two

    D.

    One, four

  3. 3.

    Light enters the eye through a thin membrane called the:

    A.

    Pupil

    B.

    Iris

    C.

    Cornea

    D.

    Retina

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THE HUMAN EYE

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THE HUMAN EYE under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 1.

    Which of the following is responsible for the sensation of vision?

    A.

    Cornea

    B.

    Ciliary muscles

    C.

    Retina

    D.

    Aqueous humor

  2. 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. 3.

    The focal length of the eye lens ______ when we look at nearby objects.

    A.

    Increases

    B.

    Decreases

    C.

    Remains same

    D.

    Doubles

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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

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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 under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 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. 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. 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

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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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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 under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 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. 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. 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

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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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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 under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 1.

    Dispersion of light is possible in:

    A.

    Glass prism

    B.

    Water drops

    C.

    Diamond

    D.

    All of these

  2. 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. 3.

    The speed of light in vacuum is approximately:

    A.

    3×1083 \times 10^8 m/s

    B.

    3×1053 \times 10^5 m/s

    C.

    2×1082 \times 10^8 m/s

    D.

    3×10103 \times 10^{10} m/s

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ATMOSPHERIC REFRACTION

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ATMOSPHERIC REFRACTION under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 1.

    When we look at the stars, we are seeing their ______ position.

    A.

    Actual

    B.

    Apparent

    C.

    Past

    D.

    Future

  2. 2.

    The apparent shift in the position of the sun at the horizon is about:

    A.

    0.5∘0.5^{\circ}

    B.

    2∘2^{\circ}

    C.

    5∘5^{\circ}

    D.

    10∘10^{\circ}

  3. 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

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SC ATTERING OF LIGHT

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SC ATTERING OF LIGHT under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 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. 2.

    During sunset, the light from the sun has to pass through ______ layers of air.

    A.

    Thinner

    B.

    Thicker

    C.

    Cold

    D.

    Dry

  3. 3.

    Which of these colors is scattered the most by the atmosphere?

    A.

    Yellow

    B.

    Indigo

    C.

    Orange

    D.

    Red

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shows the actual and apparent positions of the

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shows the actual and apparent positions of the under The Human Eye and Optical Phenomena for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 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. 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. 3.

    The speed of light is maximum in:

    A.

    Air

    B.

    Glass

    C.

    Water

    D.

    Vacuum

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