An optical device 'X' is placed obliquely in the path of a narrow parallel beam of light. If the emergent beam gets displaced laterally, the device 'X' is :
An optical device 'X' is placed obliquely in the path of a narrow parallel beam of light. If the emergent beam gets displaced laterally, the device 'X' is :
Options
Official answer
glass prism
Marking scheme
- 1.1 mark
Hint
Think of an optical device that refracts light and displaces it laterally.
Quick oral answer
The device 'X' is a glass prism.
Common mistakes
- 1.Confusing a glass prism with other optical devices.
Analysis and explanation
A glass prism is an optical device that refracts light and displaces it laterally. When a narrow parallel beam of light passes through a glass prism, the emergent beam gets displaced laterally due to refraction.
Interesting facts
A glass prism is used to split white light into its component colors.
Question details
Q11 of 39 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2025
- Section
- Section A
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- MCQ
- Chapter
- The Human Eye and the Colourful World
- Topic
- Refraction of Light
- Bloom's level
- Remembering
- Syllabus topic
- Refraction of Light
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2025?
This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 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" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper?
This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper.