Law of Reflection and Light Bouncing

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What is the name of the angle formed between the incident ray and the normal line in the Law of Reflection?

  • Angle of reflection (correct)
  • Angle of vision
  • Angle of refraction
  • Angle of deflection

Which type of surface causes light to be scattered upon reflection?

  • Rough surface (correct)
  • Smooth surface
  • Reflective surface
  • Transparent surface

What is the name of the line perpendicular to the plane mirror?

  • Parallel line
  • Normal line (correct)
  • Incident line
  • Reflective line

In which scenario does light reflect at an opposite angle to the incident ray?

<p>When hitting a smooth surface (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does an image appear to be the same distance from the mirror as the object?

<p>Because light reflects off all points on the object (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Law of Reflection, what relation exists between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?

<p>$i = r$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a reflecting telescope, which component collects rays of light from a distant object?

<p>Primary mirror (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the eyepiece lens in a refracting telescope?

<p>Magnify the image (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do telescopes help us see distant objects more clearly?

<p>By collecting and focusing light (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the lens that enables a refracting telescope to collect and focus light from distant objects?

<p>Objective lens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor for achieving the greatest magnification in a telescope?

<p>Increasing the distance between the object and its image (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which optical instrument uses a convex lens called the objective lens to collect and focus light from a distant object?

<p>Telescope (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of mirror forms images that appear much smaller and farther away than the object?

<p>Convex mirror (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mirror is commonly used as side mirrors on automobiles?

<p>Concave mirror (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do reflectors make bicycles and cars visible at night?

<p>By reflecting light back towards the light source (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do rough surfaces differ from smooth surfaces in terms of light reflection?

<p>Rough surfaces reflect light randomly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are reflectors designed to improve visibility at night for bicycles and cars?

<p>Hundreds of tiny, flat reflecting surfaces arranged at 90° angles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle do pool players use to improve their game when aiming a shot?

<p>'The Law of Reflection' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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