1. What is dispersion?

a) the separation of white light into colours or of any radiation according

to wavelength

2. Which materials have high refractive indices and reasonably good thermal and
mechanical properties?
a) Semiconductors

3. What is the main feature of Aluminum Alloy 1100?

a) Low-strength alloy

4. Which characteristics belongs to Beryllium?

a) Corrosion resistance is generally excellent

5. Which material is used widely in wire and electrical parts?

a) Copper

6. What is the main purpose of usage of optical black coatings?

a) It reduces stray light reflections within the system
7. What is Casting?
a) Pouring molten material into a mold and allow it to solidify.

8. Which following materials or alloys need more time for machining process?
a) Inconel

9. What is the advantage of Forging process?

a) High strength and fatigue resistance in the direction of the material grain

10. Refractive index is inversely proportional with wavelength.

a) True

11.Natural minerals are often used instead of synthetic crystalline materials in

optical applications.
a) False

12.The most important types of composites for optical instruments are….?

a) PMCs (polymer matrix composites) and MMCs (metal matrix
composites)

13. Which feature describes Epoxies?

a) They are strong
14.Cadmium, chromium, and nickel platings are frequently added to other metals
to protect their surfaces from corrosion.
a) True

15.Which type of casting processes requires high cost of labor?

a) Investment casting