Optics Ques 44

  1. A quarter cylinder of radius $R$ and refractive index 1.5 is placed on a table. A point object $P$ is kept at a distance of $m R$ from it. Find the value of $m$ for which a ray from $P$ will emerge parallel to the table as shown in figure. $\quad(1999,5 M)$

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: 44.$\frac{4}{3}$

Solution:

Formula:

Refraction at Spherical Surfaces:

  1. Applying $\frac{\mu _2}{v}-\frac{\mu _1}{u}=\frac{\mu _2-\mu _1}{R}$

First on plane surface

$$ \begin{aligned} \frac{1.5}{A I _1}-\frac{1}{-m R} & =\frac{1.5-1}{\infty}=0 \\ A I _1 & =-(1.5 mR) \end{aligned} $$

$(R=\infty)$

$\therefore \quad A I _1=-(1.5 mR)$

Then, on curved surface

$$ \frac{1}{\infty}-\frac{1.5}{-(1.5 m R+R)}=\frac{1-1.5}{-R} $$

$[v=\infty$, because final image is at infinity]

$\Rightarrow \quad \frac{1.5}{(1.5 m+1) R}=\frac{0.5}{R}$

$\Rightarrow \quad 3=1.5 m+1$

$\Rightarrow \quad \frac{3}{2} m=2$

or $\quad m=\frac{4}{3}$



Table of Contents

sathee Ask SATHEE

Welcome to SATHEE !
Select from 'Menu' to explore our services, or ask SATHEE to get started. Let's embark on this journey of growth together! 🌐📚🚀🎓

I'm relatively new and can sometimes make mistakes.
If you notice any error, such as an incorrect solution, please use the thumbs down icon to aid my learning.
To begin your journey now, click on

Please select your preferred language
कृपया अपनी पसंदीदा भाषा चुनें