Q33
1 markMCQSection B

After tracing the path of a ray of light through a glass prism a student marked the angle of incidence (i\angle i), angle of refraction (r\angle r) angle of emergence (e\angle e) and the angle of deviation (D\angle D) as shown in the diagram. The correctly marked angles are:

Figure for question 33
The Human Eye and the Colourful World
Refraction of Light Through a Prism

Options

(A)i\angle i and r\angle r
(B)i\angle i and e\angle e
(C)i\angle i, e\angle e and D\angle D
(D)i\angle i, r\angle r and e\angle e
Official Answer

The correctly marked angles are i\angle i, e\angle e and D\angle D.

angle of incidenceangle of refractionangle of emergenceangle of deviation

Marking Scheme

  • 1The angle of incidence is the angle between the incident ray and the normal to the surface of the prism.
  • 2The angle of refraction is the angle between the refracted ray and the normal to the surface of the prism.
  • 3The angle of emergence is the angle between the emergent ray and the normal to the surface of the prism.
  • 4The angle of deviation is the angle between the incident ray and the emergent ray.

Hint

The angle of incidence is the angle between the incident ray and the normal to the surface of the prism. The angle of refraction is the angle between the refracted ray and the normal to the surface of the prism. The angle of emergence is the angle between the emergent ray and the normal to the surface of the prism. The angle of deviation is the angle between the incident ray and the emergent ray.

Quick Oral Answer

The correctly marked angles are i\angle i, e\angle e and D\angle D. The angle of incidence is the angle between the incident ray and the normal to the surface of the prism. The angle of refraction is the angle between the refracted ray and the normal to the surface of the prism. The angle of emergence is the angle between the emergent ray and the normal to the surface of the prism. The angle of deviation is the angle between the incident ray and the emergent ray.

Analysis & Explanation

The diagram shows the path of a ray of light through a glass prism. The angle of incidence (i\angle i) is the angle between the incident ray and the normal to the surface of the prism. The angle of refraction (r\angle r) is the angle between the refracted ray and the normal to the surface of the prism. The angle of emergence (e\angle e) is the angle between the emergent ray and the normal to the surface of the prism. The angle of deviation (D\angle D) is the angle between the incident ray and the emergent ray. Therefore, the correctly marked angles are i\angle i, e\angle e and D\angle D.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Confusing the angle of incidence with the angle of refraction.
  2. 2Confusing the angle of emergence with the angle of deviation.

Interesting Facts

The angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of refraction.

The angle of emergence is always equal to the angle of deviation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2015?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2015 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "The Human Eye and the Colourful World" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Refraction of Light Through a Prism" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2015 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section B in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2015 paper.