33 Science -- Light

What is magnification? Why is a camera called an optical instrument?

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The ratio of the height of the image to the height of the object is called magnification.

As we know that, the instrument that is used to produce an image of an object with the help of a lens, is called an optical instrument. In the same way, the camera works on the basis of refraction or reflection of light. So, it is called an optical instrument.

Why is sky red/yellow in the evening and blue in the day?

At dawn and dusk, large amount of blue and violet light(shorter wavelength) has been scattered so, the light that is recieved by an observer is mostly of a longer wavelength and therefore appears to be red.

What is a lens? Write any two uses of lens.

A lens is a piece of transparent glass bounded bytwo refracting surfaces which are usually spherical.

Two uses of the lens are:

It is used in the human spectacle.
It is used in scientific projects.

What are the different types of lenses? Define each of them with a figure.

The different types of lens are:

Convex lens: A lens that is thick in the middleand thin at the edge is called aconvex lens.

Concave lens: A lens that is thick at the edgesbut thin in the middle is called aconcave lens.

Define the terms commonly used in the light chapter.

a. Principal axis:
The line joining both the centers of curvatureof a lens is called the principal axis.

b.Optical center:
The geometrical center of a lens is known asits optical center.

c. Center of curvature:
The center of the sphere from whichthe lens has been cut is called the center of curvature.

d. Focal length:
The distance between principle focus andoptical center is called the focal length.

e. Far point:
The distance point from the eyeseen clearly is called the far point.

f. Near point:
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What is focusing? Whys is focusing done?

Theprocess of adjusting thedistancebetween a lensand the screen so that the image becomes clear anddistinct is called focusing.

Focusing is done to produce a sharp and clearimage inthe camera, microscope, telescope, etc.

Draw the diagram of a convex lens and give the nature and position of the image formed when an object is placed.

a. at 2F

Nature: Real and inverted
Position: 2F

b. Between 2F and F

Nature: Real and inverted
Position: Beyond 2F

c. Af F

Nature: Real and inverted
Position: At infinity

d. Between F and O

Nature: Virtual and erect
Position: Beyond the object

e. Beyond 2F

Nature: Real and inverted
Position: Between F and 2F

In which conditions does the lens form an erect and enlarged image? Give the application of this condition.

When the object is placed between F and O of a convex lens, the lens forms an erect and enlarged image.

Draw the ray diagram for the concave lens, when the object is placed beyond 2F. Also, mention the nature and position of the image formed.

Nature: Virtual and erect
Position: Between F and O

Define the power of the lens. Write its SI unit.

Thepower of the lens is defined as the reciprocal of its focallength in meter.
Its SI unite dioptre (D).

Draw a labeled diagram showing the working mechanism of the human eye.

Write down the functions of the different parts of the human eye.

a. Pupil
It controls the amount of light entering into the eye.

b. Iris
It is responsible for controlling the diameter and size of the pupil.

c. Cornea
It protects the eye and allows the light to pass.

d. Eye lens
It focuses the image changing the focal length.

e. Ciliary muscle
It helps in changing the focal length of the eye lens.

f. Retina
It sends the electric impulses to the brain through the optic nerve.

g. Optic nerve
It acts as the medium to transmit the impulses to and from the brain and retina.

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What is the far point? Write down the normal range of vision of human eyes.

The distant point from the eye which can be seen clearly is called the far point of the eye. The normal range of vision of the human eye is about 25 cm.

What is meant by myopia? Write its causes and remedy with the necessary ray diagram.

Myopia is the defect of vision in which a person can see a nearby object but cannot see distant objects.

Its causes are:

Due to the shorting of focal length high converging power of the eye lens.
Due to the elongation of eyeballs.

Its remedy is:

It can be corrected by using a concave lens of suitable focal length.

What is meant by hypermetropia? Write its causes and remedy with a necessary ray diagram.

Hypermetropia is a defect of vision in which a person can see distant objects clearly but cannot see nearby objects.

Its causes are:

Due to the increase of focal length low converging power of the eye lens.
Due to the contraction of the eyeball.

Its remedy is:

It can be corrected by using a convex lens of a suitable focal lenght.

Why is a convex lens called a converging lens?

As we know that, a lens that is thick in the middle and thin as the edges is a convex lens. It converges the parallel beam of light at a point after refraction. So, it is called a converging lens.

Why is a concave lens called a diverging lens?

As we know that a lens that is thin in the middle and thick at the edges is called a concave lens. It diverges the parallel beam of light to different points after refraction. It has a virtual focus. So, it is called a diverging lens.

A convex lens is used in spectacles to remove hypermetropia. Why?

As we know, hypermetropia is the defect of vision in which a person can see distant objects but cannot see nearby objects. While using a convex lens, the rays of the light coming from a nearby object are first converged by the convex lens and by the eye lens. Due to the combined converging action of both lenses, the image is formed at the retina. So, a convex lens is used in spectacles to remove hypermetropia.

A concave lens is used to remove myopia. Why?

As we know, myopia is the defect of vision in which a person can see nearby objects but cannot see distant objects. While using a concave lens, the rays of the light coming from a nearby object are first diverged by the concave lens and by the eye lens. Due to the combined diverging action of both lenses, the image is formed at the retina. So, a concave lens is used in spectacles to remove myopia.

Differentiate between.Convex and concave lensVirtual images and real imagesMyopia and hypermetropiaFar point and near point

a. Convex and concave lens.

Convex	Concave
It is thick in the middle and thin at the edges.	It is thin in the middle and thick at the edges.
It converges the parallel beam of light.	It diverges the parallel beam of light.
It has a real focus.	It has a virtual focus.
It has +ve power.	It has -ve power.

b. Virtual image and real image.

Virtual	Real
It cannot be cast on the screen.	I can be cast on the screen.
It is always erect.	It is always inverted.
It is formed by the...

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