Geometrical Optics

324 Questions
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift

The following figure represents two biconvex lenses $L_1$ and $L_2$ having focal length $10 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $15 \mathrm{~cm}$ respectively. The distance between $L_1$ & $L_2$ is :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 70 English

A.
25 cm
B.
35 cm
C.
10 cm
D.
15 cm
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift

Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : When an object is placed at the centre of curvature of a concave lens, image is formed at the centre of curvature of the lens on the other side.

Statement (II) : Concave lens always forms a virtual and erect image.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
D.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

The position of the image formed by the combination of lenses is :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 65 English

A.
$15 \mathrm{~cm}$ (right of second lens)
B.
$30 \mathrm{~cm}$ (right of third lens)
C.
$30 \mathrm{~cm}$ (left of third lens)
D.
$15 \mathrm{~cm}$ (left of second lens)
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift

Critical angle of incidence for a pair of optical media is $45^{\circ}$. The refractive indices of first and second media are in the ratio:

A.
$1: 2$
B.
$1: \sqrt{2}$
C.
$2: 1$
D.
$\sqrt{2}: 1$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

For the thin convex lens, the radii of curvature are at $15 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $30 \mathrm{~cm}$ respectively. The focal length the lens is $20 \mathrm{~cm}$. The refractive index of the material is :

A.
1.2
B.
1.5
C.
1.4
D.
1.8
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

An effective power of a combination of 5 identical convex lenses which are kept in contact along the principal axis is $25 \mathrm{D}$. Focal length of each of the convex lens is:

A.
50 cm
B.
20 cm
C.
25 cm
D.
500 cm
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

In an experiment to measure focal length ($f$) of convex lens, the least counts of the measuring scales for the position of object (u) and for the position of image (v) are $\Delta u$ and $\Delta v$, respectively. The error in the measurement of the focal length of the convex lens will be:

A.
$2 f\left[\frac{\Delta \mathrm{u}}{\mathrm{u}}+\frac{\Delta \mathrm{v}}{\mathrm{v}}\right]$
B.
$f\left[\frac{\Delta \mathrm{u}}{\mathrm{u}}+\frac{\Delta \mathrm{v}}{\mathrm{v}}\right]$
C.
$f^2\left[\frac{\Delta \mathrm{u}}{\mathrm{u}^2}+\frac{\Delta \mathrm{v}}{\mathrm{v}^2}\right]$
D.
$\frac{\Delta \mathrm{u}}{\mathrm{u}}+\frac{\Delta \mathrm{v}}{\mathrm{v}}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

The refractive index of a prism with apex angle $A$ is $\cot A / 2$. The angle of minimum deviation is :

A.
$\delta_m=180^{\circ}-3 \mathrm{~A}$
B.
$\delta_m=180^{\circ}-4 A$
C.
$\delta_m=180^{\circ}-2 A$
D.
$\delta_m=180^{\circ}-A$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

If the distance between object and its two times magnified virtual image produced by a curved mirror is $15 \mathrm{~cm}$, the focal length of the mirror must be:

A.
$-10$ cm
B.
$-12$ cm
C.
15 cm
D.
10/3 cm
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

A convex mirror of radius of curvature $30 \mathrm{~cm}$ forms an image that is half the size of the object. The object distance is :

A.
$-$45 cm
B.
$-$15 cm
C.
45 cm
D.
15 cm
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

A biconvex lens of refractive index 1.5 has a focal length of $20 \mathrm{~cm}$ in air. Its focal length when immersed in a liquid of refractive index 1.6 will be:

A.
$-$16 cm
B.
+16 cm
C.
+160 cm
D.
$-$160 cm
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Morning Shift

If the refractive index of the material of a prism is $\cot \left(\frac{A}{2}\right)$, where $A$ is the angle of prism then the angle of minimum deviation will be

A.
$\pi-2 \mathrm{~A}$
B.
$\frac{\pi}{2}-2 \mathrm{~A}$
C.
$\pi-\mathrm{A}$
D.
$\frac{\pi}{2}-\mathrm{A}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Morning Shift

Identify the physical quantity that cannot be measured using spherometer :

A.
Radius of curvature of concave surface
B.
Specific rotation of liquids
C.
Thickness of thin plates
D.
Radius of curvature of convex surface
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Morning Shift

A convex lens of focal length $40 \mathrm{~cm}$ forms an image of an extended source of light on a photoelectric cell. A current I is produced. The lens is replaced by another convex lens having the same diameter but focal length $20 \mathrm{~cm}$. The photoelectric current now is :

A.
$\mathrm{\frac{I}{2}}$
B.
4 I
C.
2 I
D.
I
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift

A vessel of depth '$d$' is half filled with oil of refractive index $n_{1}$ and the other half is filled with water of refractive index $n_{2}$. The apparent depth of this vessel when viewed from above will be-

A.
$\frac{2 d\left(n_{1}+n_{2}\right)}{n_{1} n_{2}}$
B.
$\frac{d\left(n_{1}+n_{2}\right)}{2 n_{1} n_{2}}$
C.
$\frac{d n_{1} n_{2}}{2\left(n_{1}+n_{2}\right)}$
D.
$\frac{d n_{1} n_{2}}{\left(n_{1}+n_{2}\right)}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 12th April Morning Shift

An ice cube has a bubble inside. When viewed from one side the apparent distance of the bubble is $12 \mathrm{~cm}$. When viewed from the opposite side, the apparent distance of the bubble is observed as $4 \mathrm{~cm}$. If the side of the ice cube is $24 \mathrm{~cm}$, the refractive index of the ice cube is

A.
$\frac{3}{2}$
B.
$\frac{4}{3}$
C.
$\frac{2}{3}$
D.
$\frac{6}{5}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Evening Shift

When one light ray is reflected from a plane mirror with $30^{\circ}$ angle of reflection, the angle of deviation of the ray after reflection is :

A.
$140^{\circ}$
B.
$130^{\circ}$
C.
$120^{\circ}$
D.
$110^{\circ}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift

The critical angle for a denser-rarer interface is $45^{\circ}$. The speed of light in rarer medium is $3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. The speed of light in the denser medium is:

A.
$2 .12 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
B.
$5 \times 10^{7} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
C.
$\sqrt{2} \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
D.
$3.12 \times 10^{7} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Morning Shift

An object is placed at a distance of 12 cm in front of a plane mirror. The virtual and erect image is formed by the mirror. Now the mirror is moved by 4 cm towards the stationary object. The distance by which the position of image would be shifted, will be

A.
4 cm towards mirror
B.
2 cm towards mirror
C.
8 cm away from mirror
D.
8 cm towards mirror
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift

In a reflecting telescope, a secondary mirror is used to:

A.
make chromatic aberration zero
B.
remove spherical aberration
C.
reduce the problem of mechanical support
D.
move the eyepiece outside the telescopic tube
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A: The phase difference of two light waves change if they travel through different media having same thickness, but different indices of refraction.

Reason R: The wavelengths of waves are different in different media.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A.
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
B.
A is correct but R is not correct
C.
A is not correct but R is correct
D.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

A 2 meter long scale with least count of $0.2 \mathrm{~cm}$ is used to measure the locations of objects on an optical bench. While measuring the focal length of a convex lens, the object pin and the convex lens are placed at $80 \mathrm{~cm}$ mark and $1 \mathrm{~m}$ mark, respectively. The image of the object pin on the other side of lens coincides with image pin that is kept at $180 \mathrm{~cm}$ mark. The $\%$ error in the estimation of focal length is:

A.
1.70
B.
0.51
C.
1.02
D.
0.85
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

A monochromatic light wave with wavelength $\lambda_{1}$ and frequency $v_{1}$ in air enters another medium. If the angle of incidence and angle of refraction at the interface are $45^{\circ}$ and $30^{\circ}$ respectively, then the wavelength $\lambda_{2}$ and frequency $v_{2}$ of the refracted wave are:

A.
$\lambda_{2}=\lambda_{1}, v_{2}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} v_{1}$
B.
$\lambda_{2}=\lambda_{1}, v_{2}=\sqrt{2} v_{1}$
C.
$\lambda_{2}=\sqrt{2} \lambda_{1}, v_{2}=v_{1}$
D.
$\lambda_{2}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \lambda_{1}, v_{2}=v_{1}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift

Two objects A and B are placed at 15 cm and 25 cm from the pole in front of a concave mirror having radius of curvature 40 cm. The distance between images formed by the mirror is _______________.

A.
60 cm
B.
40 cm
C.
160 cm
D.
100 cm
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift
A microscope is focused on an object at the bottom of a bucket. If liquid with refractive index $\frac{5}{3}$ is poured inside the bucket, then the microscope has to be raised by $30 \mathrm{~cm}$ to focus the object again. The height of the liquid in the bucket is :
A.
$50 \mathrm{~cm}$
B.
$18 \mathrm{~cm}$
C.
$75 \mathrm{~cm}$
D.
$12 \mathrm{~cm}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift

A thin prism $P_1$ with an angle $6^{\circ}$ and made of glass of refractive index $1.54$ is combined with another prism $P_2$ made from glass of refractive index $1.72$ to produce dispersion without average deviation. The angle of prism $P_2$ is

A.
$4.5^{\circ}$
B.
$7.8^{\circ}$
C.
$1.3^{\circ}$
D.
$6^{\circ}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift

A person has been using spectacles of power $-1.0$ dioptre for distant vision and a separate reading glass of power $2.0$ dioptres. What is the least distance of distinct vision for this person :

A.
50 cm
B.
40 cm
C.
30 cm
D.
10 cm
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

A scientist is observing a bacteria through a compound microscope. For better analysis and to improve its resolving power he should. (Select the best option)

A.
Decrease the focal length of the eye piece.
B.
Increase the wave length of the light
C.
Increase the refractive index of the medium between the object and objective lens
D.
Decrease the diameter of the objective lens
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Evening Shift

The light rays from an object have been reflected towards an observer from a standard flat mirror, the image observed by the observer are :-

A. Real

B. Erect

C. Smaller in size then object

D. Laterally inverted

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A.
B and D only
B.
A, C, and D only
C.
A and D only
D.
B and C only
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

When a beam of white light is allowed to pass through convex lens parallel to principal axis, the different colours of light converge at different point on the principle axis after refraction. This is called :

A.
Spherical aberration
B.
Scattering
C.
Polarisation
D.
Chromatic aberration
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Evening Shift

Light enters from air into a given medium at an angle of $45^{\circ}$ with interface of the air-medium surface. After refraction, the light ray is deviated through an angle of $15^{\circ}$ from its original direction. The refractive index of the medium is:

A.
1.732
B.
1.333
C.
1.414
D.
2.732
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Evening Shift

The power of a lens (biconvex) is $1.25 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$ in particular medium. Refractive index of the lens is 1.5 and radii of curvature are $20 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $40 \mathrm{~cm}$ respectively. The refractive index of surrounding medium:

A.
1.0
B.
$\frac{9}{7}$
C.
$\frac{3}{2}$
D.
$\frac{4}{3}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Morning Shift

As shown in the figure, after passing through the medium 1 . The speed of light $v_{2}$ in medium 2 will be :

$\left(\right.$ Given $\mathrm{c}=3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ )

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Morning Shift Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 120 English

A.
$1.0 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
B.
$0.5 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
C.
$1.5 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
D.
$3.0 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Morning Shift

In normal adujstment, for a refracting telescope, the distance between objective and eye piece is $30 \mathrm{~cm}$. The focal length of the objective, when the angular magnification of the telescope is 2 , will be :

A.
20 cm
B.
30 cm
C.
10 cm
D.
15 cm
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift

A microscope was initially placed in air (refractive index 1). It is then immersed in oil (refractive index 2). For a light whose wavelength in air is $\lambda$, calculate the change of microscope's resolving power due to oil and choose the correct option.

A.
Resolving power will be $\frac{1}{4}$ in the oil than it was in the air.
B.
Resolving power will be twice in the oil than it was in the air.
C.
Resolving power will be four times in the oil than it was in the air.
D.
Resolving power will be $\frac{1}{2}$ in the oil than it was in the air.
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Evening Shift

Light travels in two media $M_{1}$ and $M_{2}$ with speeds $1.5 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ and $2.0 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ respectively. The critical angle between them is :

A.
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{\sqrt{7}}\right)$
B.
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)$
C.
$\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)$
D.
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift

For an object placed at a distance 2.4 m from a lens, a sharp focused image is observed on a screen placed at a distance 12 cm from the lens. A glass plate of refractive index 1.5 and thickness 1 cm is introduced between lens and screen such that the glass plate plane faces parallel to the screen. By what distance should the object be shifted so that a sharp focused image is observed again on the screen?

A.
0.8 m
B.
3.2 m
C.
1.2 m
D.
5.6 m
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift

Which of the following statement is correct?

A.
In primary rainbow, observer sees red colour on the top and violet on the bottom
B.
In primary rainbow, observer sees violet colour on the top and red on the bottom
C.
In primary rainbow, light wave suffers total internal reflection twice before coming out of water drops.
D.
Primary rainbow is less bright than secondary rainbow.
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift

Time taken by light to travel in two different materials $A$ and $B$ of refractive indices $\mu_{A}$ and $\mu_{B}$ of same thickness is $t_{1}$ and $t_{2}$ respectively. If $t_{2}-t_{1}=5 \times 10^{-10}$ s and the ratio of $\mu_{A}$ to $\mu_{B}$ is $1: 2$. Then, the thickness of material, in meter is: (Given $v_{\mathrm{A}}$ and $v_{\mathrm{B}}$ are velocities of light in $A$ and $B$ materials respectively.)

A.
$5 \times 10^{-10} \,v_{\mathrm{A}}\, \mathrm{m}$
B.
$5 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}$
C.
$1.5 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}$
D.
$5 \times 10^{-10} \,v_{\mathrm{B}} \,\mathrm{m}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift

The speed of light in media 'A' and 'B' are $2.0 \times {10^{10}}$ cm/s and $1.5 \times {10^{10}}$ cm/s respectively. A ray of light enters from the medium B to A at an incident angle '$\theta$'. If the ray suffers total internal reflection, then

A.
$\theta = {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {{3 \over 4}} \right)$
B.
$\theta > {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {{2 \over 3}} \right)$
C.
$\theta < {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {{3 \over 4}} \right)$
D.
$\theta > {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {{3 \over 4}} \right)$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift

The refracting angle of a prism is A and refractive index of the material of the prism is cot (A/2). Then the angle of minimum deviation will be -

A.
180 $-$ 2A
B.
90 $-$ A
C.
180 + 2A
D.
180 $-$ 3A
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift

The aperture of the objective is 24.4 cm. The resolving power of this telescope, if a light of wavelength 2440 $\mathop A\limits^o $ is used to see th object will be :

A.
8.1 $\times$ 106
B.
10.0 $\times$ 107
C.
8.2 $\times$ 105
D.
1.0 $\times$ 10$-$8
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift

A convex lens has power P. It is cut into two halves along its principal axis. Further one piece (out of the two halves) is cut into two halves perpendicular to the principal axis (as shown in figures). Choose the incorrect option for the reported pieces.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 140 English

A.
Power of ${L_1} = {P \over 2}$
B.
Power of ${L_2} = {P \over 2}$
C.
Power of ${L_3} = {P \over 2}$
D.
Power of L1 = P
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift

Consider a light ray travelling in air is incident into a medium of refractive index $\sqrt{2n}$. The incident angle is twice that of refracting angle. Then, the angle of incidence will be :

A.
${\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\sqrt n } \right)$
B.
${\cos ^{ - 1}}\left( {\sqrt {{n \over 2}} } \right)$
C.
${\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\sqrt {2n} } \right)$
D.
$2{\cos ^{ - 1}}\left( {\sqrt {{n \over 2}} } \right)$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift

A light wave travelling linearly in a medium of dielectric constant 4, incidents on the horizontal interface separating medium with air. The angle of incidence for which the total intensity of incident wave will be reflected back into the same medium will be :

(Given : relative permeability of medium $\mu$r = 1)

A.
10$^\circ$
B.
20$^\circ$
C.
30$^\circ$
D.
60$^\circ$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift

The difference of speed of light in the two media A and B (vA $-$ vB) is 2.6 $\times$ 107 m/s. If the refractive index of medium B is 1.47, then the ratio of refractive index of medium B to medium A is : (Given : speed of light in vacuum c = 3 $\times$ 108 ms$-$1)

A.
1.303
B.
1.318
C.
1.13
D.
0.12
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 1st September Evening Shift
A glass tumbler having inner depth of 17.5 cm is kept on a table. A student starts pouring water ($\mu$ = 4/3) into it while looking at the surface of water from the above. When he feels that the tumbler is half filled, he stops pouring water. Up to what height, the tumbler is actually filled?
A.
11.7 cm
B.
10 cm
C.
7.5 cm
D.
8.75 cm
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift
An object is placed at the focus of concave lens having focal length f. What is the magnification and distance of the image from the optical centre of the lens?
A.
1, $\infty$
B.
Very high, $\infty$
C.
${1 \over 2}$, ${f \over 2}$
D.
${1 \over 4}$, ${f \over 4}$
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift
Two plane mirrors M1 and M2 are at right angle to each other shown. A point source 'P' is placed at 'a' and '2a' meter away from M1 and M2 respectively. The shortest distance between the images thus formed is : (Take $\sqrt 5 $ = 2.3)

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 147 English
A.
3a
B.
4.6a
C.
2.3a
D.
2$\sqrt {10} $a
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Evening Shift
Curved surfaces of a plano-convex lens of refractive index $\mu$1 and a plano-concave lens of refractive index $\mu$2 have equal radius of curvature as shown in figure. Find the ratio of radius of curvature to the focal length of the combined lenses.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Evening Shift Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 149 English
A.
${1 \over {{\mu _2} - {\mu _1}}}$
B.
${\mu _1} - {\mu _2}$
C.
${1 \over {{\mu _1} - {\mu _2}}}$
D.
${\mu _2} - {\mu _1}$