Q30
3 marksShort AnswerSection C

(a) (i) An object of 5cm5\mathrm{cm} height is placed at a distance of 20cm20\mathrm{cm} from the optical centre of a concave lens of focal length 18cm18\mathrm{cm}. Calculate (1) image distance and (2) the magnification in this case. (ii) Compare the values of magnification obtained by a concave lens and a convex lens when both the lenses form virtual images. OR (b) A convex lens can form a (i) real, inverted and magnified image as well as (ii) virtual, erect and magnified image of an object. If the focal length of the lens is 10cm10\mathrm{cm}, what should be the range of the object distance in both cases? Draw ray diagrams to justify your answer.

The Human Eye and the Colourful World
Refraction of Light
Official Answer

The lens maker’s formula is 1f=(μ1)(1R11R2)\frac{1}{f} = (\mu - 1) \left( \frac{1}{R_1} - \frac{1}{R_2} \right) where ff is the focal length of the lens, μ\mu is the refractive index of the material of the lens and R1R_1 and R2R_2 are the radii of curvature of the two surfaces of the lens. The power of a lens is the reciprocal of its focal length, i.e., P=1fP = \frac{1}{f} . The focal length of a lens of power 2.5D-2.5 \mathrm{D} is f=1P=12.5=0.4m=40cmf = \frac{1}{P} = \frac{1}{-2.5} = -0.4 \mathrm{m} = -40 \mathrm{cm}

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Marking Scheme

  • 11 mark for the formula, 1 mark for the substitution of values and 1 mark for the final answer.

Hint

Use the lens maker’s formula and the definition of power of a lens.

Quick Oral Answer

The lens maker’s formula is used to calculate the focal length of a lens. The power of a lens is the reciprocal of its focal length.

Analysis & Explanation

The lens maker’s formula is used to calculate the focal length of a lens. The power of a lens is the reciprocal of its focal length. The focal length of a lens of power 2.5D-2.5 \mathrm{D} is 40cm-40 \mathrm{cm}.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Forgetting to use the correct sign for the focal length of a concave lens.

Interesting Facts

The lens maker’s formula is used to design lenses for cameras, microscopes and telescopes.

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How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2023?

This question carries 3 marks in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 examination.

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

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

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This is a Short Answer question from Section C in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper.