Sign Convention in Ray Optics
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Q. For the given object AB of height 4 cm and concave mirror of focal length 20 cm. Here, ho is the height of the object and R is the radius of curvature.
Select the correct option. ( Use sign convention)
Select the correct option. ( Use sign convention)
- ho=+4 cm, R=+40 cm
- ho=+4 cm, R=−40 cm
- ho=−4 cm, R=+40 cm
- ho=−4 cm, R=−40 cm
Q. Which of the following statement is incorrect with regard to sign convention for a spherical mirror?
- All the distances are measured from the pole.
- The direction of incident ray is chosen to be positive.
- The direction opposite to the incident ray is chosen to be negative.
- The direction of the incident ray is chosen to be negative.
Q. A point object O is placed in front of a concave mirror of focal length 10 cm as shown in the figure. A glass slab of refractive index μ=3/2 and thickness 6 cm is inserted between object and mirror. Find the position of final image when the distance between mirror and slab is 5 cm.
- 15 cm from the mirror
- 16 cm from the mirror
- 17 cm from the mirror
- 12 cm from the mirror
Q. An object AB of height 5 cm has been kept at a distance of 30 cm in front of a concave mirror with radius of curvature 50 cm. Which of the following is incorrect as per sign convention?
- Focal length of mirror is f=+25 cm
- Object distance is u=−30 cm
- Focal length of mirror is f=−25 cm
- Radius of curvature of mirror is R=−50 cm