CBSE science -8

SCIENCE PHYSICS
Class 10 - Science
Time Allowed: 1 hour Maximum Marks: 60

1. Assertion (A): When the object moves with a velocity of 2 m/s, its image in the plane mirror moves with the [1]
velocity of 4m/s.
Reason (R): The image formed by the plane mirror is as far behind the mirror as the object is in front of it.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of the assertion. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

2. Assertion (A): Higher is the refractive index of a medium or denser the medium, lesser if the velocity of light in [1]
that medium.
Reason (R): Refractive index is inversely proportional to velocity.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

3. Assertion (A): A convex lens is made of two different materials. A point object is placed on the principal axis. [1]
The number of images formed by the lens will be two.
Reason (R): The image formed by convex lens is always virtual.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

4. Which of the following ray diagrams is correct for the ray of light incident on a lens shown in Fig.? [1]

a) b)

c) d)

5. The correct sequencing of angle of incidence, angle of emergence, angle of refraction and lateral displacement [1]

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 shown in the following diagram by digits 1, 2, 3 and 4 is:

a) 2, 1, 3, 4 b) 1, 2, 1, 4, 3

c) 2, 4, 1, 3 d) 2, 1, 4, 3
6. As light IM is incident on the surface PQ, as shown the emergent ray has to be: [1]

a) ND b) NC

c) NB d) NA
7. Given below are few steps (not in proper sequence) followed in the determination of the focal length of a given [1]
convex lens by obtaining a sharp image of a distant object:
A. Measure the distance between the lens and screen
B. Adjust the position of the lens to form a sharp image
C. Select a suitable distant object
D. Hold the lens between the object and the screen with its faces parallel to the screen
The correct sequences of steps for determination of focal length are:

a) C, D, B, A b) C, A, B, D

c) A, B, C, D d) C, A, D, B
8. Statement I - A real image is always inverted. [1]
Statement II - A virtual image is always erect.

a) Both statements are correct. b) Both statements are wrong.

c) Statement I is true. d) Statement II is true.

9. Which of the following statements is true? [1]

a) A concave lens has 4 dioptre power having b) A concave lens has-4 dioptre power having
a focal length 0.25 m a focal length of 0.25 m

c) A convex lens has –4 dioptre power having d) A convex lens has 4 dioptre power having a
a focal length 0.25 m focal length 0.25 m
10. Which of the following statement is incorrect? [1]

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 A. A ray of light passing from an optically rarer medium to an optically denser medium bends away from the
normal.
B. A ray of light passing from an optically denser medium to an optically rarer medium bends away from the
normal.
C. A ray of light passing from an optically rarer medium to an optically denser medium bends toward the
normal.
D. A ray light passing from an optically denser medium to an optically rarer medium bends towards the normal.

a) A and D b) B and C

c) A and C d) A, B and D
11. A student focuses the image of a candle flame on a white screen by placing the flame at various distances from a [1]
convex lens. He noted his observation in the following table :

Distance of the flame from lens(cm) Distance of the screen from lens (cm)

60 20

40 24

30 30

24 40

12 70

What is the focal length of convex lens?

a) 20 b) 15

c) 12 d) 30
12. In an experiment to trace the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab, four students [1]
tabulated their observations as given below:

Student ⟶ A B C D

∠ i 30o 30o 30o 30o

∠ r 18o 20o 17o 21.5o

∠ e 32o 32.5o 30o 34.5o

Which student performed the experiment most correctly

a) B b) C

c) D d) A
13. A student obtained a sharp image of the grill of a window on a screen, using a convex lens. For getting better [1]
results, the teacher suggested focusing on a distant tree instead of the grill. In which the direction should the lens
be moved for this purpose?

a) towards the screen b) very far away from the screen

c) away from the screen d) behind the screen

14. Your school lab has one large window. To find the focal length of a concave mirror using one of the walls as the [1]
screen, the experiment may be performed:

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 a) only on the table as per the lab arrangement. b) on the wall adjacent to the window.

c) on the same wall as the window. d) near the wall opposite to the window.
15. The refractive indices of glass and water with respect to air are and respectively. If speed of light in glass is [2]
3 4

2 3

2 × 108 m/s, find the speed of light in water.

16. The power of a lens is +5 diopters. What is the nature and focal length of this lens? At what distance from this [2]
lens should an object be placed so as to get its inverted image of the same size?
17. a. The figure show a convex mirror. C is its centre of curvature and F is its focus. Draw two rays from A and [2]
hence locate the position of image of the object AB. Label the image as AB.

b. State three characteristics of the image formed.

c. State one application of a convex mirror.
18. To construct a ray diagram we use two rays which are so chosen that it is easy to know their directions after [2]
reflection from the mirror. List two such rays and state the path of these rays after reflection in case of concave
mirrors. Use these two rays and draw ray diagram to locate the image of an object placed between pole and
focus of a concave mirror.
19. In what way is the word AMBULANCE printed in front of the hospital vans? Why is it printed this way? [2]
20. What type of lens is an air bubble inside water? Give the reason also. [2]
21. A lens immersed in a transparent liquid is not visible. Under what condition can this happen? [2]
22. Observe the following incomplete ray diagram of an object where the image A'B' is formed after refraction from [3]
a convex lens.

On the basic of above information fill in the blanks.

i. The position of object AB would have been...
ii. Size of the object would have been ... than the size of image.
23. Differentiate between virtual image formed by a concave mirror and of a convex mirror. [3]
24. What should be the position of an object with respect to focus of a convex lens of focal length 20cm, so that its [3]
real and magnified image is obtained?
25. Read the following and answer any four questions: [4]
While dealing with the reflection of light by spherical mirror set of sign convention is followed. In this
convention, the pole (P) of the mirror is taken as the origin. The object is placed to the left of the mirror. All
distance measured to the right of the origin is taken positively. Distance to the left is measured negative. All
distance parallel to the principle is measured from the pole.

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 i. Linear magnification produced by a concave mirror may be
a. less than 1 or equal to 1
b. more than 1 or equal to 1
c. less than 1, more than 1 or equal to 1
d. less than 1 or more than 1
ii. Magnification produced by a plane mirror
a. less than one
b. greater than one
c. zero
d. equal to one
iii. If the magnification of -1 is to be obtained by using a converging mirror, then the object has to be placed
a. between pole and focus
b. at the centre of curvature
c. beyond the centre of curvature
d. at infinity
iv. The ratio of the height of an image to the height of an object known as
a. magnification
b. lateral displacement
c. refractive index
d. none of the above
v. If the magnification has a plus sign then the image is ________ and ________.
a. virtual; erect
b. real; erect
c. virtual; inverted
d. real; inverted
26. Read the following and answer any four questions: [4]
A transparent material bound by 2 surfaces of which one or both surfaces are spherical, forms a lens may have 2
spherical surfaces, bulging outward or curved inward. Such a lens is called the double concave or convex lens. A
lens may be a convex lens or a concave lens. The centre of curvature usually represents by letter C1 and C2. If

parallel rays are passed from the opposite surface of lens another principle focus on the opposite is observed.
i. A diverging lens is used in:
a. a magnifying glass
b. a car to see an object on the rear side

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 c. spectacles for correction of short sight
d. a simple camera
ii. When an object is kept at any distance in front of a concave lens, the image formed is always:
a. virtual, erect and magnified
b. virtual, erect and diminished
c. virtual, inverted and diminished
d. virtual, erect and same size of the object
iii. Which of the following can form a virtual image which is always smaller than the object?
a. a concave lens
b. a convex lens
c. a plane mirror
d. a concave mirror
iv. The distance of principle focus from the optical centre of the lens is called:
a. centre of curvature
b. focal length
c. pole
d. principle focus
v. A convex lens ________ ray of light, while a concave lens is ________ ray of light.
a. converges, diverges
b. diverge in both
c. converge in both
d. diverges, converges
27. A student focussed the image of a candle flame on a white screen using a convex lens. He noted down the [5]
position of the candle screen and the lens as under Position of candle = 12.0 cm Position of convex lens = 50.0
cm Position of the screen = 88.0 cm
i. What is the focal length of the convex lens?
ii. Where will the image be formed if he shifts the candle towards the lens at a position of 31.0 cm?
iii. What will be the nature of the image formed if he further shifts the candle towards the lens?
iv. Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image in case (iii) as said above.
28. Form the image in case an object is moved from infinity to the concave mirror. [5]
29. i. What is meant by power of a lens? Define its SI unit. [5]
ii. You have two lenses A and B of focal lengths +10 cm and - 10 cm, respectively. State the nature and power
of each lens. Which of the two lenses will from a virtual and magnified image of an object placed 8 cm from
the lens? Draw a ray diagram to justify your answer.

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