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Identify the device used as a spherical mirror or lens in following cases. When the image formed is virtual and erect in each case.

Object is placed between the infinity and device, image formed is diminished and between focus and optical centre on the same side as that of the object

Important Questions on Light – Reflection and Refraction

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NCERT EXEMPLAR PROBLEMS-SOLUTIONS SCIENCE Class X>Chapter 10 - Light – Reflection and Refraction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 20

Identify the device used as a spherical mirror or lens in following cases. When the image formed is virtual and erect in each case.

Object is placed between the infinity and device, image formed is diminished and between pole and focus, behind it 

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NCERT EXEMPLAR PROBLEMS-SOLUTIONS SCIENCE Class X>Chapter 10 - Light – Reflection and Refraction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 21
Why does a light ray incident on a rectangular glass slab immersed in any medium emerge parallel to itself? Explain using a diagram.
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NCERT EXEMPLAR PROBLEMS-SOLUTIONS SCIENCE Class X>Chapter 10 - Light – Reflection and Refraction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 22
A pencil when dipped in water in a glass tumbler appears to be bent at the interface of air and water. Will the pencil appear to be bent to the same extent, if instead of water we use liquids like, kerosene of turpentine? 
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NCERT EXEMPLAR PROBLEMS-SOLUTIONS SCIENCE Class X>Chapter 10 - Light – Reflection and Refraction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 23
How is the refractive index of a medium related to the speed of light? Obtain an expression for refractive index of a medium with respect to another in terms of speed of light in these two media?
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NCERT EXEMPLAR PROBLEMS-SOLUTIONS SCIENCE Class X>Chapter 10 - Light – Reflection and Refraction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 24
Refractive index of diamond with respect to glass is 1.6 and absolute refractive index of glass is 1.5. Find out the absolute refractive index of diamond.
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NCERT EXEMPLAR PROBLEMS-SOLUTIONS SCIENCE Class X>Chapter 10 - Light – Reflection and Refraction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 25
A convex lens of focal length 20 c m can produce a magnified virtual as well as real image. Is this a correct statement? If yes, where shall the object be placed in each case for obtaining these images?
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NCERT EXEMPLAR PROBLEMS-SOLUTIONS SCIENCE Class X>Chapter 10 - Light – Reflection and Refraction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 26
Sudha finds out that the sharp image of the window pane of her science laboratory is formed at a distance of 15 cm from the lens. She now tries to focus the building visible to her outside the window instead of the window pane without disturbing the lens. In which direction will she move the screen to obtain a sharp image of the building? What is the approximate focal length of this lens?
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NCERT EXEMPLAR PROBLEMS-SOLUTIONS SCIENCE Class X>Chapter 10 - Light – Reflection and Refraction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 27
How are power and focal length of a lens related? You are provided with two lenses of focal length 20 cm and 40 cm, respectively. Which lens will you use to obtain more convergent light?