Select from the following the best set-up for tracing the path of a ray of light through a rectangular glass slab:
Select from the following the best set-up for tracing the path of a ray of light through a rectangular glass slab:
Options
Official answer
The best set-up for tracing the path of a ray of light through a rectangular glass slab is II.
Marking scheme
- 1.1 mark for correct answer
Hint
Remember that light travels in straight lines until it encounters a medium with a different optical density, at which point it bends.
Quick oral answer
The best set-up for tracing the path of a ray of light through a rectangular glass slab is II because it shows the incident ray passing through the glass slab and emerging from the other side, which is the expected behavior of light when it passes through a transparent medium like glass.
Common mistakes
- 1.thinking that the ray of light will not bend when passing through the glass slab
- 2.not considering the change in medium
Analysis and explanation
This question requires the student to understand the concept of refraction and how it applies to a rectangular glass slab. The correct answer, II, shows the incident ray passing through the glass slab and emerging from the other side, which is the expected behavior of light when it passes through a transparent medium like glass. The other options do not accurately depict the path of the ray of light.
Interesting facts
The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of refraction when light passes from one medium to another.
The speed of light changes when it passes from one medium to another.
Question details
Q33 of 40 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2013
- Section
- Section B
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- MCQ
- Chapter
- Light — Reflection and Refraction
- Topic
- Refraction
- Bloom's level
- Remembering
- Syllabus topic
- Refraction through a rectangular glass slab
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2013?
This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2013 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "Light — Reflection and Refraction" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Refraction" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2013 paper?
This is a MCQ question from Section B in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2013 paper.