IIT JEE Physics Practice Paper – Ray Optics (Set 17)
Instructions Total Questions: 20 | Marks: 4 each | No Negative Marking Q1. Refractive index is: c/v v/c λ/v None Q2. Snell’s law is: n₁sinθ₁ = n₂sinθ₂ θ₁ = θ₂ n₁ = n₂ None Q3. Total internal reflection occurs when light travels: Denser to rarer medium Rarer to denser Vacuum to medium None Q4. Critical angle occurs when angle of refraction is: 90° 0° 45° None Q5. Mirror formula is: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u v = u + f f = uv None Q6. Magnification of mirror is: -v/u v/u u/v None Q7. Convex mirror always forms image: Virtual and erect Real Inverted None Q8. Concave mirror can form: Real and virtual images Only virtual Only erect None Q9. Lens formula is: 1/f = 1/v – 1/u 1/f = 1/v + 1/u v = u + f None Q10. Power of lens unit: Diopter Watt Joule None Q11. Convex lens is: Converging lens Diverging lens Plane lens None Q12. Concave lens is: Diverging lens Converging lens Cylindrical lens None Q13. Optical fiber works on: Total internal reflection Refraction Dispersion None Q14. Dispersion occurs because: Different colors refract differently Reflection Interference None Q15. Rainbow formation involves: Dispersion and reflection Diffraction only Polarization None Q16. Human eye image forms on: Retina Cornea Iris None Q17. Myopia corrected using: Concave lens Convex lens Plane mirror None Q18. Hypermetropia corrected using: Convex lens Concave lens Cylindrical lens None Q19. Magnifying power depends on: Focal length Mass Charge None Q20. Telescope is used to view: Distant objects Nearby objects Microscopic objects None Submit Ray Optics – IIT JEE Notes (Set 17) Nature of Light Introduction Ray optics studies the behavior of light using the concept of rays. It explains reflection, refraction, image formation, and optical instruments. Rectilinear Propagation Light travels in straight lines in a homogeneous medium. Reflection of Light Laws of Reflection 1. Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection. 2. Incident ray, reflected ray, and normal lie in the same plane. Plane Mirror Properties Image formed is virtual, erect, same size as object, and laterally inverted. Spherical Mirrors Types Concave mirror and convex mirror. Important Terms Pole, center of curvature, principal axis, focus, and focal length. Mirror Formula Formula 1/f = 1/v + 1/u Magnification m = -v/u Key Insight Concave mirrors can form both real and virtual images, while convex mirrors always form virtual and diminished images. Refraction of Light Concept Refraction is the bending of light when it passes from one medium to another due to change in speed. Snell’s Law n₁sinθ₁ = n₂sinθ₂ Refractive Index Definition Refractive index of a medium is the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to speed in that medium. Formula n = c/v Key Insight Higher refractive index means lower speed of light in the medium. Total Internal Reflection (TIR) Conditions for TIR 1. Light must travel from denser to rarer medium. 2. Angle of incidence must exceed critical angle. Critical Angle The angle of incidence in denser medium for which angle of refraction becomes 90°. Applications Optical fibers, prisms, binoculars, and diamond brilliance. Optical Fiber Working Principle Optical fibers work on total internal reflection. Applications Communication systems, medical endoscopy, and internet transmission. Refraction Through Lenses Types of Lenses Convex lens (converging lens) and concave lens (diverging lens). Lens Formula 1/f = 1/v – 1/u Magnification m = v/u Power of Lens Formula P = 1/f Unit Diopter (D) Key Insight Convex lenses have positive power, while concave lenses have negative power. Combination of Lenses Equivalent Power P = P₁ + P₂ + P₃ + … Equivalent Focal Length 1/F = 1/f₁ + 1/f₂ + … Dispersion of Light Concept White light splits into constituent colors when passing through a prism. Reason Different colors have different refractive indices. Rainbow Formation Process Rainbow is formed due to refraction, dispersion, and total internal reflection of sunlight in water droplets. Color Sequence VIBGYOR – Violet to Red. Human Eye Parts of Eye Cornea, iris, pupil, eye lens, retina, and optic nerve. Image Formation Image is formed on retina. Defects of Vision Myopia Near objects are visible clearly but distant objects appear blurred. Correction Corrected using concave lens. Hypermetropia Distant objects are visible clearly but nearby objects appear blurred. Correction Corrected using convex lens. Optical Instruments Microscope Used to observe very small objects with high magnification. Telescope Used to observe distant celestial objects. Magnifying Glass A convex lens used to increase angular size of nearby objects. Important Relationships Speed Relation v = c/n Critical Angle Relation sinC = 1/n Lens Maker Formula 1/f = (n – 1)(1/R₁ – 1/R₂) Conceptual Insights Key Understanding Reflection changes direction of light, while refraction changes both speed and direction. Common Mistakes Students often confuse sign conventions in mirrors and lenses. Always use Cartesian sign convention carefully. Important Exam Concepts Conceptual Traps Convex mirrors always produce diminished virtual images. Concave lenses always diverge light. JEE Strategy Practice ray diagrams, numerical problems, and sign conventions thoroughly. Focus on mirror formula, lens formula, and total internal reflection concepts.








