Q.

Parallel rays of light falling on a convex spherical surface of radius of curvature R=20 cm and refractive index μ=1.5 as shown. After refractive from the spherical surface the parallel rays

 

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a

meet (or appear to meet) at a distance of 60 cm from the spherical surface 

b

 appear to meet after extending the refracted rays backwards 

c

 meet (or appear to meet) at a distance of 30 cm from the spherical surface

d

actually meet at some point 

answer is B, C.

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Detailed Solution

Using, μ2v-μ1u=μ2-μ1R we get 

1.5v-1=1.5-120

v=+60 cm

Since v is positive, the rays actually meet. 

Hence, (2),(3) are correct. 

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