Q11
1 markMCQSection A

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 :

The Human Eye and the Colourful World
Refraction of Light

Options

(a)plane mirror
(b)convex lens
(c)glass slab
(d)glass prism
Official Answer

glass prism

glass prismrefractionlateral displacement

Marking Scheme

  • 11 mark

Hint

Think of an optical device that refracts light and displaces it laterally.

Quick Oral Answer

The device 'X' is a glass prism.

Analysis & 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.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Confusing a glass prism with other optical devices.

Interesting Facts

A glass prism is used to split white light into its component colors.

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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.