LIGHT : HOTS

1. Ramu wanted to perform an activity using laser torch. His teacher denied to use the
laser torch. Give reason for the teacher’s denial. (1)
2. What is the angle of incidence of a ray of the reflected ray is at an angle of 90 0 to the
incident ray ? (2)
3. Two mirrors meet at right angles. A ray of light is incident on one mirror at an angle of
300 as shown in the figure. Draw the reflected ray and also its angle. (3)
4. Calculate the no. of images formed when 2 plane mirrors are placed at an angle of 60 0 to
each other. (1)
5. Owls have large cornea. How does this help in its vision? (1)
6. Write 1 situation each when your pupil will (i) dilate (ii) constrict . Justify (3)
7. Swimming pools appear shallower than they are. Why ? (2)
8. We are able to see the tap water in the glass even though it is colourless. (1)
9. Name the phenomenon that enables us to see the movies in a cinema hall. Explain (2)
10. Differentiate between telescope and microscope. (2)