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Ray Optics and Optical Instruments Quiz

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What is the nature of light waves?

Transverse (correct)

Elliptical

Circular

Longitudinal

What type of sources are the sources of light?

Natural and artificial sources

Chemical and nuclear sources

Thermal and luminescent sources (correct)

Mechanical and electrical sources

What happens to the speed and wavelength of light when it travels from one medium to another?

Speed remains unchanged, but wavelength and frequency change

Speed and wavelength change, but frequency remains unchanged (correct)

Wavelength and frequency remain unchanged, but speed changes

Speed, wavelength, and frequency all change

What are non-luminous objects?

Objects that do not emit their own light but become visible due to the reflection of light Signup and view all the answers

What is a ray of light?

A straight line drawn in the direction of propagation of light Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed of light in vacuum?

3 x 10^8 m/s Signup and view all the answers

Which objects are referred to as luminous objects?

Sun and other stars Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the speed and wavelength of light when it travels from one medium to another?

Both speed and wavelength change Signup and view all the answers

What are non-luminous objects?

Objects that do not emit their own light but become visible due to reflected light Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of light waves?

Electromagnetic waves Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nature of Light Waves

Light waves are a form of electromagnetic radiation, exhibiting both wave-like and particle-like properties.

Sources of Light

Luminous objects, such as the sun, stars, and fire, are sources of light that emit their own light.
Non-luminous objects, such as the moon and mirrors, reflect light from other sources.

Light Travelling Through Media

When light travels from one medium to another, its speed changes, but its frequency remains constant.
As a result, the wavelength of light also changes, being inversely proportional to the speed of light.

Light Terminology

A ray of light is a line that represents the direction of propagation of light.
Non-luminous objects are objects that do not emit their own light, but can reflect or absorb light from other sources.

Speed of Light

The speed of light in vacuum is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second (m/s).

Luminous Objects

Luminous objects, such as the sun, stars, and fire, emit their own light and are sources of light.

Characteristics of Light Waves

Light waves are electromagnetic waves, exhibiting both wave-like and particle-like properties.
They have a frequency, wavelength, and speed, and can be refracted, reflected, and absorbed.

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Test your knowledge of ray optics and optical instruments with this quiz on light and its characteristics. Explore the sources of light, photometry, and the nature of light waves. Perfect for Class 12 Physics students.