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प्रश्न
Define the term refractive index of a medium in terms of velocity of light.
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उत्तर
It is defined as the ratio of the velocity of light in medium 1 to the velocity of light in medium 2.
संबंधित प्रश्न
State the dependence of angle of deviation on the wavelength of light
A ray of light strikes the surface of a rectangular glass block such that the angle of incidence in
air is 0°.
In each case, draw diagram to show the path taken by the ray as it passes through the glass block and emerges from it.
Select from the following the best experimental set-up for tracing the path of a ray of light through a glass slab:
(A) I
(B) II
(C) III
(D) IV
“A ray of light incident on a rectangular glass slab immersed in any medium emerges parallel to itself.” Draw labelled ray diagram to justify the statement.
Define the term refractive index of a medium. What do you understand by the statement 'the refractive index of glass is 1.5 for white light'?
A ray of light passes from air to water. In fig., which of the ray A, B, C and D is the correct refracted ray?
Fig shows a lens as a combination of a glass block and two prisms.
- Name the lens formed by the combination.
- What is the line XX' called?
- Complete the path of the incident ray PQ after passing through the lens.
- The final emergent ray either meets XX' at a point or appears to come from a point on XX'. Label it as F, What is this point called?
What is meant by the refraction of light?
Name two instruments of the total refracting prism in which is used.
The refractive index of air with respect to glass is defined: as gµa = sin i/sin r
Write down a similar expression for aµg in terms of angle i and r.
