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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

A converging lens of focal length f is placed just above a water surface parallel to the surface without touching it. A point source of light S is placed inside the water vertically before the lens at a depth f from it. This arrangement will produce:

Options:

a parallel beam of light converging from the lens

a real image of S in air

a virtual image of S in water

a virtual image of S in air

Correct Answer:

a virtual image of S in water

Explanation:

Due to refraction at water-air interface, the object is at a distance less than the focal length of the lens, Thus, a virtual image is created inside water.