
Which lens is used as a magnifying glass - convex lens or concave lens?

Important Questions on Light
Select the correct alternative from those given below each statement and write the completed statement :
The power of a convex lens is , then its focal length will be ______.

A point source is placed at a distance of from a converging lens of focal length , on its principal axis as shown in the figure. Find the distance at which a diverging mirror of focal length should be placed, so that a real image is formed on the source itself.

A needle placed from a convex lens, forms an image on a screen placed on the other side of a lens. Determine its focal length. What is the size of the image if the object is ?



Draw Ray diagram to show the formation of an image when the object is placed between and of a convex lens.

Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of an image when an object is placed between focus and optical centre of a convex lens.



An object is placed at a distance in front of a convex lens of focal length .
(i) Calculate the distance of the image from the lens.
(ii) Calculate the magnification of the image.




If the Magnification produced by a Convex Lens is , what would be the position and nature of the image.




A virtual, diminished image is formed when an object is placed between the optical centre and the principal focus of a lens.
(i) Name the type of lens which forms the above image.
(ii) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image with the above stated characteristics.



