Puzzles on Refraction

Physics Puzzles on Refraction by Lenses, Prisms, and Glass Slabs

Puzzle 1: Refraction in Lenses

Question: A convex lens converges light rays to a ______ point.

Puzzle 2: Virtual Images

Question: A concave lens always forms a ______ image.

Puzzle 3: Prism Refraction

Question: A light ray passing through a prism bends ______ the base.

Puzzle 4: Minimum Deviation

Question: The angle of minimum deviation occurs when the angle of incidence is ______ to angle of emergence of the prism.

Puzzle 5: Refraction by Glass Slab

Question: When light passes through a glass slab, the emergent ray is ______ to the incident ray.

Puzzle 6: Focal Length of Convex Lens

Question: The distance from the optical center to the focus of a convex lens is called its ______.

Puzzle 7: Lateral Displacement

Question: In a glass slab, the lateral displacement increases with the ______ of the slab.

Puzzle 8: Power of a Lens

Question: The power of a convex lens is ______ (positive/negative).

Puzzle 9: Angle of Deviation

Question: The angle between the incident and emergent ray in a prism is called ______.

Puzzle 10: Dispersive Power

Question: A prism separates white light into different colors due to its ______ power.