Science (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Important Questions

A double convex lens is made of a glass of refractive index 1.55, with both faces of the same radius of curvature. Find the radius of curvature required, if the focal length is 20 cm.

Draw a labelled ray diagram of an astronomical telescope to show the image formation of a distant object. Write the main considerations required in selecting the objective and eyepiece lenses in order to have large magnifying power and high resolution of the telescope.

Draw a labeled ray diagram of a reflecting telescope. Mention its two advantages over the refracting telescope.

How does focal length of a lens change when red light incident on it is replaced by violet light? Give reason for your answer.

Define power of a lens. Write its units. Deduce the relation `1/f =1/f_1  +1/f_2`for two thin lenses kept in contact coaxially.

Draw a labelled ray diagram of an astronomical telescope in the near point adjustment position. A giant refracting telescope at an observatory has an objective lens of focal length 15 m and an eyepiece of focal length 1.0 cm. If this telescope is used to view the Moon, find the diameter of the image of the Moon formed by the objective lens. The diameter of the Moon is `3.48 xx 10^6`m, and the radius of the lunar orbit is `3.48 xx 10^8`m.

Answer the following question.
Under what conditions is the phenomenon of total internal reflection of light observed? Obtain the relation between the critical angle of incidence and the refractive index of the medium.

Answer the following question.
Three lenses of focal length +10 cm, —10 cm and +30 cm are arranged coaxially as in the figure given below. Find the position of the final image formed by the combination. 

With the help of a ray diagram, obtain the relation between its focal length and radius of curvature.

Define the term ‘resolving power of a telescope’. 

Define the term ‘focal length of a mirror’.

Draw a ray diagram of Astronomical Telescope for the final image formed at infinity

An object is placed in front of a converging lens. Obtain the conditions under which the magnification produced by the lens is

1. negative and
2. positive.

In the given figure the radius of curvature of the curved face in the planoconvex and the planoconcave lens is 15 cm each. The refractive index of the material of the lenses is 1.5. Find the final position of the image formed.

(i) In Young's double-slit experiment, deduce the condition for (a) constructive and (b) destructive interferences at a point on the screen. Draw a graph showing variation of intensity in the interference pattern against position 'x' on the screen.

(b) Compare the interference pattern observed in Young's double-slit experiment with single-slit diffraction pattern, pointing out three distinguishing features.

Derive an expression for path difference in Young’s double slit experiment and obtain the conditions for constructive and destructive interference at a point on the screen.

In what way is diffraction from each slit related to the interference pattern in a double-slit experiment?

Draw the intensity pattern for single slit diffraction.

Draw the intensity pattern for double slit interference.

State differences between interference and diffraction patterns.