Physics MCQs

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Physical Optics


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#73

The phenomenon where different colors of light separate due to dispersion is called:

A) Interference

B) Diffraction

C) Scattering

D) Chromatic aberration

Answer:   D
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#74

For a concave mirror, the focal length is:

A) Positive

B) Negative

C) Zero

D) Infinite

Answer:   B
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#75

The mirror formula is \( \frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{p} + \frac{1}{q} \). The quantity \( q \) is positive if the image is:

A) Real

B) Virtual

C) Inverted

D) Erect

Answer:   A
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#76

The lensmaker's formula is \( \frac{1}{f} = (\mu - 1)(\frac{1}{R_1} - \frac{1}{R_2}) \). For a plano-convex lens, \( R_2 \) is:

A) Positive

B) Negative

C) Zero

D) Infinity

Answer:   D
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#77

The power of a lens is measured in:

A) Watts

B) Joules

C) Diopters

D) Newtons

Answer:   C
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#78

For a converging lens, the focal length is:

A) Positive

B) Negative

C) Zero

D) Depends on the object position

Answer:   A
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#79

In the lens formula, a virtual image has a:

A) Positive image distance

B) Negative image distance

C) Zero image distance

D) Infinite image distance

Answer:   B
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#80

The magnification of a lens is given by \( M = -\frac{q}{p} \). A negative magnification indicates that the image is:

A) Real and inverted

B) Virtual and erect

C) Real and erect

D) Virtual and inverted

Answer:   A
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