Physics Chapter: Light and Lenses

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Questions and Answers

What type of light production occurs when an electric current passes through a gas?

Electric Discharge (correct)
Light Emitting Diode
Incandescence
Phosphorescence

Which of the following objects is non-luminous?

A match
A flashlight
A book (correct)
The Sun

What is the sequence of colors that visible light can be broken down into called?

Light Frequency
Visible Spectrum (correct)
Radiant Energy
Chromatic Scale

What is the primary characteristic of electromagnetic waves compared to radio waves?

Electromagnetic waves can travel at the speed of light without a medium (B) Signup and view all the answers

What data describes the production of light from high temperatures?

Incandescence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the image produced by a diverging lens compared to the object?

The image is smaller than the object. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What orientation does the image take when produced by a diverging lens?

Upright (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the nature of the image produced by a diverging lens?

The image is virtual and cannot be projected on a screen. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the image produced by a diverging lens located in relation to the lens?

On the same side of the lens as the object. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of the image produced by a diverging lens is incorrect?

The image can be projected onto a screen. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to light rays that are parallel to the principal axis when passing through a diverging lens?

They are directed away from the secondary principal focus. (B) Signup and view all the answers

If an object is placed at a distance greater than 2$F$ from a converging lens, what will be the characteristics of the image formed?

Smaller and inverted (C) Signup and view all the answers

What location of the object results in a virtual image being formed by a converging lens?

Inside $F$ (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the principal focus located in relation to a converging lens?

On the opposite side of the lens from the incident rays (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the attitude of an image formed at a distance between $F$ and 2$F$ using a converging lens?

Inverted (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to light when it passes from a medium with a higher speed to one with a lower speed?

Light bends towards the normal (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a characteristic of a converging lens?

It focuses parallel light rays to a single point (C) Signup and view all the answers

What defines the critical angle in the context of total internal reflection?

The angle of incidence that results in an angle of refraction of 90 degrees (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of curved mirrors, which statement accurately describes a diverging mirror?

It reflects light rays outward (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the behavior of light during refraction?

The bending of light depends on the speed of light in the different media (C) Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the immediate emission of visible light due to the absorption of ultraviolet light?

Fluorescence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a material that does not transmit any light?

Opaque (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the law of reflection, what is true about the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?

They are always equal. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of reflection occurs on a smooth surface like still water?

Specular reflection (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomenon is characterized by a chemical reaction producing light with little or no heat?

Bioluminescence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of triboluminescence?

Light emitted due to friction from certain crystals (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which option best describes a virtual image?

An image that appears to come from a location different from the light source (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a material that transmits some light but not all?

Translucent (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Converging mirror

A curved mirror where the reflection is inwards, also called concave.

Refraction

Occurs when light passes from one medium to another, causing it to bend and change direction.

Diverging mirror

A curved mirror where the reflection is outwards, also called convex.

Critical angle

The angle at which light must hit a boundary between two mediums to achieve total internal reflection.