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11TH GRADE PRACTICE

Physics Problems: Optics, Grade 11

Reflection, refraction, lenses and diffraction.

12 problems across 2 sub-topics
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Problem #37

Geometric optics

Beam angle , refractive index of the medium . What is the angle of refraction?

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Position in this set: 2 from 12

Problem #38

Lenses, interference and diffraction

Distance from an object to an image of equal size . Determine the focal length and optical power of the lens.

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  1. The image is equal to the object only at d = 2F.

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Position in this set: 3 from 12

Problem #41

Geometric optics

Height of the Sun above the horizon . At what angle to the horizon should a mirror be placed to illuminate the bottom of a vertical well?

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  1. The beam must go vertically downwards, so the angle between the incident and reflected rays is 110°.

  2. Angles with mutually perpendicular sides are equal: the mirror is placed at 55° to the horizon.

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Position in this set: 4 from 12

Problem #42

Geometric optics

At angle of incidence the angle of refraction is . Determine the refractive index, the speed of light in the substance, and the limiting angle of total internal reflection. What will happen at the angle of incidence from matter into air?

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  1. Limiting angle of total reflection.

  2. There is no angle of incidence with 40° refraction: the maximum angle of refraction is 39.3°, and this is achieved at 90° incidence.

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Position in this set: 5 from 12

Problem #43

Geometric optics

What must be the refractive index of a substance so that the reflected and refracted rays make an angle? ? Express your answer in terms of the angle of incidence .

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  1. The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence, therefore, when the rays are perpendicular, β = 90° − α.

  2. For example, at α = 60° you get n = tan 60° ≈ 1.73.

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Position in this set: 6 from 12

Problem #44

Lenses, interference and diffraction

The object is at a distance from the lens, the image in times the size of the item. Determine the possible focal lengths and optical powers for real and virtual images.

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  1. The image is valid.

  2. The image is imaginary - for it f is taken with a minus sign.

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Position in this set: 7 from 12

Problem #45

Lenses, interference and diffraction

Lens with focal length gives an increase in times. Determine the distance between the object and the image. What values are possible if the image is reduced in once?

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  1. Real image: object and image on opposite sides of the lens.

  2. Virtual image: it is on the same side as the object.

  3. Zooming out by 5 times is the same scheme as zooming in, only the object and image are swapped.

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Position in this set: 8 from 12

Problem #46

Lenses, interference and diffraction

Coherent waves with a frequency interfere in the air . The light will increase or decrease at a point with a path difference ?

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  1. An even number of half-waves means the light will intensify: this is the maximum.

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Position in this set: 9 from 12

Problem #47

Lenses, interference and diffraction

On a diffraction grating with a period Monochromatic light falls normally. The third order maximum is visible at an angle . Determine the wavelength as well as the speed and wavelength in glass with . How will the frequency and wavelength change when the frequency is doubled?

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  1. The frequency does not change when passing into glass - the speed and wavelength change.

  2. Doubling the frequency shortens the wave by half - this is ultraviolet.

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Position in this set: 10 from 12

Problem #48

Lenses, interference and diffraction

The diffraction grating has cracks on . What is the angle between the second order purple maxima at ?

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  1. The maxima are symmetrical about the center, so the angle between them is twice as large.

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Position in this set: 11 from 12

Problem #49

Lenses, interference and diffraction

Focal length of the projection lamp lens . The slide is at a distance from the lens. What linear magnification does the flashlight provide?

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  1. The slide is placed a little further from the focus - then the image turns out large and real.

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Position in this set: 12 from 12

Problem #52

Lenses, interference and diffraction

At a distance from the screen there is a diffraction grating with a period . At what distance from the central maximum is the second-order violet maximum at ?

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  1. The angles are small, so the sine can be replaced by a tangent.

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