Refraction by Spherical Lenses

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Refraction by Spherical Lenses: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Lens, Centres of Curvature of a Lens, Power of a Lens & Units of Power of a Lens etc.

Important Questions on Refraction by Spherical Lenses

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An object of height 3 cm is placed at 10 cm from a concave lens of focal length 15 cm. Select the correct size of the image.

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An object is placed at a distance 20 cm from a convex lens of focal length 10 cm. Select the correct image distance and nature of the image.

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The convex lens always gives small virtual image.

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The power of lens depends on the focal length of the lens.

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Assertion: Virtual images are always erect.

Reason: Virtual images are formed by diverging lenses only.

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Name the lens whose thickness cannot be deemed negligible.

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The lens whose thickness is not negligible is known as thin lens.

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What do you mean by thick lens?

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The lens is always formed from a sphere. What is the name of the centre of the sphere called?

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What is the centre of the sphere from which the lens is formed called?

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The centre of curvature is the centre of the sphere from which the lens is made.

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What is centre of curvature of a lens?

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A small object is placed in front of convex lens of focal length 25 cm , such that a virtual image is formed at a distance of 25 cm. The magnification produced is 

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A _____ (convex / concave) lens can produce both real and virtual images.

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Which lens diverges the light rays falling on it?

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

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An object is placed at a distance of 60 cm from the convex lens of focal length 30 cm. If object height is 3 cm then find the position and nature of the image.

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At what distance from a convex lens of focal length 24 cm, should an object be placed so that the lens forms an image of the same size as the object?

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To obtain a magnification of, -12 with a convex lens, the object should be placed:

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You are given two convex lenses I and II made of the same glass. I is thicker than II . Choose the correct answer from the following.