Prabin Kalikote

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 apparent intersection of rays at a point....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

The power of the lens is defined as the reciprocal of its focal length in meter.
Its SI unite dioptre (D).

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

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 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

What is focusing? Whys is focusing done?

The process of adjusting the distance between a lens and the screen so that the image becomes clear and distinct is called focusing.

Focusing is done to produce a sharp and clear image in the camera, microscope, telescope, etc.

Define the terms commonly used in the light chapter.

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

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

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

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

e. Far point:
The distance point from the eye seen clearly is called...

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 middle and thin at the edge is called a convex lens.

Concave lens: A lens that is thick at the edges but thin in the middle is called a concave lens.

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

A lens is a piece of transparent glass bounded by two 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.