Q51 / 52 · KVPY 2017 (19 Nov SA) · Physics

The refractive index of water in a biology laboratory tank veries as $1.33+0.002 / \lambda^{2}$, where $\lambda$ is the wavelength of light. Small pieces of organic matter of different colours are seen at the bottom of the tank using a travelling microscope. Then the image of the orgainc matter appears

  • A
    deeper for the violet pieces than the green ones.
  • Correct answer
    B
    shallower for the blue pieces than the orange ones.
  • C
    at the same depth for both the blue and orange pieces.
  • D
    deeper for the green pieces than the red ones.

Solution

Theoritical

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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