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Light Waves II - SS3 Physics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1

Which of these is not a property of lenses?

A

Focal length

B

Aperture

C

Refractive index

D

Magnification

2

Aberrations of lenses are________

A

obstructions or obstacles that prevent image from being produced by a lens

B

corrections or improvements in the quality of the image produced by a lens

C

openings or channels by which the image is produced by a lens

D

distortions or imperfections in the image produced by a lens

3

Magnification is the ________

A

The rate at which an object is enlarged by a lens

B

The degree to which an object is enlarged by a lens

C

The speed with which an object is formed by a lens

D

The distance between an object and its image formed by a lens 

4

A convex lens is used to

A

Reflect light waves to a focal point 

B

Diverge light waves from a focal point

 

C

Converge light waves at a focal point

D

Diffract light waves from a focal point

5

A concave lens is used to

A

Enlarge light waves

B

Reinforce light waves

C

Focus light waves

D

Diverge light waves   

6

What is a lens and how many types are there?

7

What is the importance of lenses and their properties?

8

Which of the following optical instruments is used to magnify small objects?

A

Telescope

 

B

Microscope

C

Spectroscope

D

Periscope

9

Which part of the eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light that enters the eye?

A

Iris

B

Pupil

C

Lens

D

Retina

10

What type of lens is used to correct farsightedness?

A

Convex lens

B

Concave lens

C

Plano-convex lens

D

Plano-concave lens

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