Physics-Optical Instruments

NEET Physics Optical Instruments MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following statements regarding optical instruments is correct?

A

A simple microscope can achieve very high magnifications with a single lens.

B

The image formed by a concave mirror is always real and inverted.

C

Optical instruments operate based on the principles of reflection and refraction of light.

D

Total internal reflection occurs when light travels from a denser to a rarer medium at any angle.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Optical instruments utilize the principles of reflection and refraction of light to form images, as mentioned in the NCERT context. Option A is incorrect because a simple microscope has a limited maximum magnification. Option B is incorrect since the image by a concave mirror can also be virtual. Option D is incorrect as total internal reflection only occurs above a certain critical angle.

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