IIT JEE Physics Practice Paper – Optics (Set 4)
IIT JEE Physics Practice Paper – Optics (Set 4) Instructions Total Questions: 30 | Marks: 4 each | No Negative Marking Q1. Refractive index is defined as: c/v v/c λ/v f/v Q2. Snell’s law is: n₁sinθ₁ = n₂sinθ₂ θ₁ = θ₂ n₁ = n₂ None Q3. Critical angle occurs when: Refraction angle = 90° Incident angle = 90° Both equal None Q4. Mirror formula is: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u v = u + f f = v/u None Q5. Power of lens is: 1/f f v/u None Q6. Unit of power of lens: Diopter Watt Joule Newton Q7. Total internal reflection occurs when: Denser to rarer medium Rarer to denser Same medium None Q8. Image formed by plane mirror is: Virtual and erect Real Inverted None Q9. Magnification of mirror is: -v/u v/u u/v None Q10. Dispersion of light is due to: Different refractive indices Same speed Reflection Absorption Q11. Speed of light is maximum in: Vacuum Water Glass Air Q12. Concave mirror focal length sign: Negative Positive Zero Infinite Q13. Convex mirror forms image: Virtual Real Both None Q14. Lens formula is: 1/f = 1/v – 1/u 1/f = 1/v + 1/u v = u + f None Q15. Optical fiber works on: Total internal reflection Reflection Refraction Diffraction Q16. Young’s double slit experiment proves: Wave nature of light Particle nature Energy conservation None Q17. Fringe width depends on: Wavelength Mass Charge None Q18. Diffraction occurs when: Aperture size comparable to wavelength Very large aperture No aperture None Q19. Polarization proves: Transverse nature of light Longitudinal nature Particle nature None Q20. Coherent sources have: Same frequency Different frequency Random phase None Q21. Brewster angle relates to: Polarization Diffraction Reflection None Q22. Optical path = n × distance distance 1/n None Q23. Convex lens produces real image when: Object beyond F At F Inside F None Q24. Interference maxima condition: Path difference = nλ (n+½)λ λ/2 None Q25. Diffraction pattern central maxima is: Brightest Dark Same None Q26. Wavefront is: Surface of constant phase Constant velocity Constant energy None Q27. Huygens principle explains: Wave propagation Particle motion Energy loss None Q28. Angular magnification depends on: Focal length Mass Charge None Q29. Telescope works on: Refraction Diffraction Polarization None Q30. Microscope magnification depends on: Focal length Velocity Charge None Submit Optics – IIT JEE Notes (Set 4) Refractive Index Definition Refractive index (n) is defined as the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to speed of light in a medium. Formula: n = c / v Key Insight Higher refractive index means light travels slower in that medium. Refraction and Snell’s Law Law n₁ sinθ₁ = n₂ sinθ₂ Important Points Light bends towards normal when entering denser medium and away from normal when entering rarer medium. Total Internal Reflection (TIR) Conditions 1. Light must travel from denser to rarer medium 2. Angle of incidence must be greater than critical angle Applications Optical fibers, diamond sparkle, mirage formation Mirror Formula and Magnification Formula 1/f = 1/v + 1/u Magnification m = -v/u Key Insight Negative magnification indicates inverted image. Lens Formula and Power Lens Formula 1/f = 1/v – 1/u Power of Lens P = 1/f (in meter) Unit Diopter (D) Image Formation by Lenses Convex Lens Forms real image when object is beyond focal point and virtual image when inside focal length. Concave Lens Always forms virtual, erect, and diminished image. Dispersion of Light Concept White light splits into colors due to different refractive indices for different wavelengths. Key Insight Violet deviates most, red deviates least. Interference of Light Condition Constructive interference: path difference = nλ Destructive interference: path difference = (2n+1)λ/2 Young’s Double Slit Experiment Demonstrates wave nature of light. Diffraction Concept Bending of light around edges or through small apertures. Key Insight Occurs when aperture size is comparable to wavelength. Polarization Concept Polarization proves that light is a transverse wave. Brewster’s Law tanθ = n Wavefront and Huygens Principle Wavefront A surface of constant phase. Huygens Principle Every point on a wavefront acts as a source of secondary wavelets. Optical Instruments Microscope Magnification depends on focal length of objective and eyepiece. Telescope Used for viewing distant objects, works on refraction or reflection. Important Exam Concepts Conceptual Traps Light speed changes but frequency remains constant during refraction. Magnetic field does not affect light path. JEE Strategy Focus on sign conventions, formulas, and diagram-based understanding. Practice numerical problems regularly.







