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Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

2 solved NEET Physics previous year questions on Ray Optics and Optical Instruments, each with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Q1
An astronomical refracting telescope will have large angular magnification and high angular resolution, when it has an objective lens of
asmall focal length and large diameter
blarge focal length and small diameter
clarge focal length and large diameter
dsmall focal length and small diameter.
✓ Correct answer: c) large focal length and large diameter
ExplanationThis contributes to high angular magnification, as a longer focal length lens bends light more, creating a larger image for a given object size.
Q2
The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due to the-
ascattering of light.
bpolarisation of light.
ccolour of the sun.
dcolour of the sky.
✓ Correct answer: a) scattering of light.
ExplanationAt sunrise and sunset, sunlight travels a longer path through the atmosphere.Shorter wavelengths are scattered away more, so mainly red/orange light reaches our eyes.

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