Light
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Laws of Reflection and Regular/Diffused Reflection
SubtopicLaws of Reflection and Regular/Diffused Reflection under Light for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the result of parallel rays hitting an irregular surface?
A.They all reflect at
B.They reflect in parallel
C.They reflect in different directions
D.They pass through the surface
- 2.
The angle of incidence is measured between the incident ray and the:
A.Reflected ray
B.Surface of the mirror
C.Normal at the point of incidence
D.Horizontal axis
- 3.
Which of the following would produce a sharp, clear image?
A.Cardboard
B.Old wooden door
C.Polished steel plate
D.Clothing fabric
- 4.
If light hits a surface and the angle of incidence is , the angle of reflection is also . This is according to:
A.Law of Refraction
B.Law of Reflection
C.Newton's Laws
D.Law of Gravity
- 5.
A student performs an experiment to verify the laws of reflection. They draw the incident ray and the normal on a flat sheet of paper placed on a table. According to the second law of reflection, which statement correctly describes the position of the reflected ray?
A.The reflected ray must lie in a plane perpendicular to the sheet of paper.
B.The reflected ray will be seen only if the paper is folded at the point of incidence.
C.The reflected ray must also lie on the same flat sheet of paper.
D.The reflected ray can be in any direction as long as the angle of reflection is correct.
- 6.
If a reflected ray is at to the incident ray, what is the angle of incidence?
A.B.C.D. - 7.
In a laboratory experiment, a student finds the angle between the mirror surface and the incident ray to be . The angle of reflection should be recorded as:
A.B.C.D. - 8.
What is the angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray when the glancing angle is ?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
A ray is incident on a plane mirror. If the angle of reflection is , it means:
A.The ray is parallel to the mirror surface.
B.The ray is incident at to the normal.
C.The ray is incident normally to the mirror surface.
D.Reflection did not occur.
- 10.
If a light ray is incident at an angle and reflected at angle , and the angle of deviation is , then which relation is incorrect?
A.B.C.D.
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Multiple Images and the Kaleidoscope
SubtopicMultiple Images and the Kaleidoscope under Light for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why are plane mirrors used in barbershops to show the back of the head?
A.Because they use refraction
B.Because of multiple reflections between two mirrors
C.Because they act as a kaleidoscope
D.Because they use concave reflection
- 2.
What is the main source of light for a kaleidoscope held in a room?
A.A battery inside the tube
B.External ambient light entering through the frosted end
C.Light produced by the glass pieces
D.Light from the viewer's eye
- 3.
If two mirrors are kept at (facing each other perfectly parallel), what is the theoretical number of images?
A.Zero
B.One
C.Ten
D.Infinite
- 4.
The word 'Kaleidoscope' is derived from Greek words. What do these words generally mean?
A.Beautiful form to see
B.Small broken glass
C.Dark room
D.Mirror reflection
- 5.
When looking into a kaleidoscope, why do the images appear to be at the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front?
A.Because of the ground glass plate.
B.Because of the properties of plane mirrors.
C.Because of the triangular arrangement.
D.Because the mirrors are silvered on the front.
- 6.
What happens if you use four mirrors instead of three to make a kaleidoscope in a square shape?
A.No patterns will be formed.
B.A square-based repeating pattern will be formed.
C.The patterns will be circular only.
D.Only one image will be formed.
- 7.
If the number of images formed by two plane mirrors is 35, the angle between them is:
A.B.C.D. - 8.
Two plane mirrors are inclined at . How many images will be formed?
A.2
B.3
C.1
D.4
- 9.
Which of these is a necessary condition for the 'infinity' of images in parallel mirrors to be conceptually true?
A.The mirrors must be 100% reflective
B.The object must be a point source
C.The mirrors must be made of plastic
D.The object must be placed at the focal point
- 10.
An object is placed at from Mirror 1 in a wedge. How many images are formed?
A.9
B.8
C.7
D.10
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Dispersion of Light and Rainbow Formation
SubtopicDispersion of Light and Rainbow Formation under Light for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which color in the visible spectrum has the highest frequency?
A.Red
B.Yellow
C.Green
D.Violet
- 2.
Which of the following is the correct order of colors in the spectrum, starting from Red?
A.Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet
B.Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Indigo, Violet
C.Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, Indigo, Blue, Violet
D.Red, Orange, Green, Yellow, Blue, Violet, Indigo
- 3.
The refractive index of glass is for different colors of light.
A.The same
B.Different
C.Zero
D.Infinite
- 4.
In a glass prism, the speed of which color is the minimum?
A.Red
B.Violet
C.Yellow
D.Green
- 5.
Which component of white light is deviated the most during dispersion by a glass prism?
A.The component with the highest speed
B.The component with the longest wavelength
C.The component with the shortest wavelength
D.The component with the lowest frequency
- 6.
If white light were to enter a medium where all colors traveled at the same speed, what would happen?
A.Dispersion would be even greater.
B.Dispersion would not occur.
C.Only red light would be visible.
D.The light would turn black.
- 7.
What property of the glass medium causes the splitting of light in a prism?
A.Its transparency
B.Its ability to change the frequency of light
C.Its optical density variation for different colors
D.Its smooth surface
- 8.
What happens to the angle of deviation if the angle of incidence of a light ray on a prism is gradually increased from a small value?
A.The deviation increases continuously.
B.The deviation decreases continuously.
C.The deviation first decreases to a minimum and then increases.
D.The deviation first increases to a maximum and then decreases.
- 9.
If we could see infrared light, where would it be located relative to a visible primary rainbow?
A.Inside the violet arc.
B.Outside the red arc.
C.Between the blue and green arcs.
D.In the center of the rainbow circle.
- 10.
Which of the following is true regarding the 'apparent' position of the sun during rainbow formation?
A.The sun must be behind the observer's head.
B.The sun must be exactly to the side of the observer.
C.The sun must be in front of the observer, blocked by the rain.
D.The sun's position doesn't matter as long as there is light.
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Structure and Working of the Human Eye
SubtopicStructure and Working of the Human Eye under Light for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which part of the eye is responsible for focusing light from distant and near objects onto the retina?
A.Cornea
B.Iris
C.Eye Lens
D.Optic Nerve
- 2.
What is the main purpose of blinking the eyes?
A.To change the focal length
B.To clear the blind spot
C.To keep the eyes moist and clean
D.To sense different colors
- 3.
Which of the following is a non-optical aid for visually challenged people?
A.Magnifiers
B.Contact lenses
C.Braille system
D.Telescopic aids
- 4.
The liquid filling the space between the lens and the retina is called:
A.Aqueous humor
B.Vitreous humor
C.Saline
D.Plasma
- 5.
While humans have eyes on the front of their heads, many birds have eyes positioned on the sides of their heads. Based on the diagram, what is the specific 'Visual Advantage' that this side-positioning provides to these animals?
A.It allows them to see objects clearly in total darkness.
B.It provides a much wider field of view to detect movement all around.
C.It enables them to focus on a single point with both eyes simultaneously.
D.It allows the eye to change its shape to see distant stars.
- 6.
Visually challenged individuals can use various aids to read and write, which are categorized into different groups. Based on the classification shown in the flowchart, what is the primary characteristic of the aids grouped under 'Category Y'?
A.They use magnifying lenses to refract light and enlarge text.
B.They are surgical methods used to repair the eye lens.
C.They utilize other senses, such as touch or hearing, to assist in communication.
D.They are only used to change the color of the iris for cosmetic reasons.
- 7.
In the Braille system, mathematical signs and musical notes are represented by:
A.The same 63 dot patterns used for letters
B.Special colors that can be felt by heat
C.A different system of 12 dots per cell
D.Sound-producing tactile buttons
- 8.
Why does the image formed on the retina persist for a fraction of a second (s) after the object is removed?
A.Due to the slow physical contraction of the ciliary muscles.
B.Because the chemical reaction in the photoreceptors and the neural signal take time to fade.
C.Because light continues to reflect inside the vitreous humor.
D.Because the brain requires that time to process the 'inverted' image.
- 9.
In the Braille system, the dots are numbered 1 through 6. Which of the following correctly describes the layout of these dots in a cell?
A.Dots 1, 2, 3 on the left; Dots 4, 5, 6 on the right.
B.Dots 1, 2, 3 on the top; Dots 4, 5, 6 on the bottom.
C.Dots are numbered clockwise from the top left.
D.Dots are numbered randomly within the grid.
- 10.
The refractive index of the cornea is approximately and the lens is approximately . What does this imply about the bending of light in the eye?
A.Only the lens is capable of bending light.
B.Both the cornea and the lens contribute to the total convergence of light rays.
C.The cornea reflects light while the lens refracts it.
D.Light travels faster in the lens than in the cornea.
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Care of Eyes and the Braille System
SubtopicCare of Eyes and the Braille System under Light for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
If you find it difficult to read the blackboard in class, what is the best course of action?
A.Ignore it
B.Ask a friend to read for you forever
C.Inform your parents and get an eye checkup
D.Sit even further away
- 2.
What is a 'Braille writer'?
A.A person who writes books for the blind
B.A machine similar to a typewriter used to produce Braille
C.A special pen that talks
D.A magnifying glass
- 3.
How is a Braille character 'read' by a person?
A.By listening to the paper
B.By running fingers over the raised dots
C.By smelling the ink
D.By tasting the dots
- 4.
Why should we avoid rubbing our eyes?
A.It makes the eyes bigger
B.It can cause infections or scratches on the cornea
C.It improves eyesight
D.It changes the eye color
- 5.
What is the primary role of the stylus in the Braille writing process?
A.To erase mistakes on Braille paper
B.To punch holes/dots into the paper through a slate
C.To read the dots by scanning them
D.To measure the distance between two dots
- 6.
Non-optical aids like 'Closed Circuit Television' (CCTV) help the visually challenged by:
A.Reading the text out loud
B.Magnifying the text on a screen with high contrast
C.Changing the texture of the paper
D.Vibrating the desk
- 7.
Which of these parts of the eye is actually a small opening whose size is controlled by the iris?
A.Lens
B.Cornea
C.Pupil
D.Retina
- 8.
Which of these is a correct hygiene practice for maintaining healthy eyes?
A.Splash eyes with clean, room-temperature water multiple times a day
B.Use anyone's towel to wipe eyes to build immunity
C.Read in the brightest possible sunlight to strengthen the retina
D.Use a sharp pin to remove dust particles from the eyelid
- 9.
What is the scientific disadvantage of having only one eye instead of two?
A.Reduction in the field of view and loss of depth perception (three-dimensional vision)
B.Inability to perceive any color
C.Total loss of the ability to focus on distant objects
D.Inability of the pupil to contract in bright light
- 10.
In the history of the Braille system, Louis Braille based his invention on a system of 'Night Writing' developed by which army officer?
A.Charles Barbier
B.Valentin HaΓΌy
C.Napoleon Bonaparte
D.Thomas Armitage
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