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What type of mirror is used to focus light to a single point?
What type of mirror is used to focus light to a single point?
Which of the following best describes the image formed by a diverging mirror?
Which of the following best describes the image formed by a diverging mirror?
In the mirror formula, $\frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{u} + \frac{1}{v}$, what does 'v' represent?
In the mirror formula, $\frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{u} + \frac{1}{v}$, what does 'v' represent?
A shaving mirror produces a magnified, upright image. Which type of mirror is most likely being used?
A shaving mirror produces a magnified, upright image. Which type of mirror is most likely being used?
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If the magnification $M$ is -2, what does this indicate about the image?
If the magnification $M$ is -2, what does this indicate about the image?
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What describes the relationship between the angle of incidence ($θ_i$) and the angle of reflection ($θ_r$) when light reflects off a plane surface?
What describes the relationship between the angle of incidence ($θ_i$) and the angle of reflection ($θ_r$) when light reflects off a plane surface?
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If a plane mirror is rotated by an angle of $20°$, what is the change in the angle of the reflected ray?
If a plane mirror is rotated by an angle of $20°$, what is the change in the angle of the reflected ray?
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What best describes the image formed by a plane mirror?
What best describes the image formed by a plane mirror?
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A light ray strikes a mirror with a glancing angle of $30°$. What is the angle of deviation of the reflected ray?
A light ray strikes a mirror with a glancing angle of $30°$. What is the angle of deviation of the reflected ray?
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Which type of curved mirror is designed to spread out incoming parallel light rays?
Which type of curved mirror is designed to spread out incoming parallel light rays?
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If the refractive index of a material is $n = 1.5$ and the speed of light in a vacuum is $c = 3 \times 10^8$ m/s, what is the speed of light ($v$) in that material?
If the refractive index of a material is $n = 1.5$ and the speed of light in a vacuum is $c = 3 \times 10^8$ m/s, what is the speed of light ($v$) in that material?
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Which of the following phenomena is NOT a direct application of total internal reflection?
Which of the following phenomena is NOT a direct application of total internal reflection?
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In the context of refraction through a triangular prism, what does the symbol 'A' represent?
In the context of refraction through a triangular prism, what does the symbol 'A' represent?
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What is the significance of the minimum deviation angle ($D_m$) in the context of prism refraction?
What is the significance of the minimum deviation angle ($D_m$) in the context of prism refraction?
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Given a triangular prism with an angle (A) of 60 degrees and a minimum deviation angle ($D_m$) of 30 degrees, what is the refractive index ($n$) of the prism material? (Use the formula $n = \frac{sin(\frac{A+D_{m}}{2})}{sin(\frac{A}{2})}$)
Given a triangular prism with an angle (A) of 60 degrees and a minimum deviation angle ($D_m$) of 30 degrees, what is the refractive index ($n$) of the prism material? (Use the formula $n = \frac{sin(\frac{A+D_{m}}{2})}{sin(\frac{A}{2})}$)
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What phenomenon describes the bending of light as it transitions between two mediums with different refractive indices?
What phenomenon describes the bending of light as it transitions between two mediums with different refractive indices?
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Which of the following equations correctly represents Snell's Law, relating the angle of incidence ($i$) and angle of refraction ($r$)?
Which of the following equations correctly represents Snell's Law, relating the angle of incidence ($i$) and angle of refraction ($r$)?
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If the refractive index of a medium is $n$, and the speed of light in a vacuum is $c$, what is the speed of light ($v$) in that medium?
If the refractive index of a medium is $n$, and the speed of light in a vacuum is $c$, what is the speed of light ($v$) in that medium?
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Which phenomenon is most responsible for the shimmering effect observed in mirages?
Which phenomenon is most responsible for the shimmering effect observed in mirages?
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What is the relationship between real depth, apparent depth, and refractive index ($n$) when viewing an object submerged in a medium?
What is the relationship between real depth, apparent depth, and refractive index ($n$) when viewing an object submerged in a medium?
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What fundamental property explains why light can create shadows?
What fundamental property explains why light can create shadows?
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Which celestial alignment is required for a solar eclipse to occur?
Which celestial alignment is required for a solar eclipse to occur?
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In a pinhole camera, what is the orientation of the image formed on the screen compared to the object?
In a pinhole camera, what is the orientation of the image formed on the screen compared to the object?
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What is the 'penumbra' within a shadow?
What is the 'penumbra' within a shadow?
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Which statement best describes light's behavior according to the wave-particle duality principle?
Which statement best describes light's behavior according to the wave-particle duality principle?
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Flashcards
Converging Mirror
Converging Mirror
A concave mirror that focuses light to a point.
Diverging Mirror
Diverging Mirror
A convex mirror that spreads out light rays.
Focal Length Formula
Focal Length Formula
$\frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{u} + \frac{1}{v}$ describes mirror physics.
Magnification Formula
Magnification Formula
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Uses of Mirrors
Uses of Mirrors
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Laws of Reflection
Laws of Reflection
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Images in a Plane Mirror
Images in a Plane Mirror
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Rotation of Reflected Rays
Rotation of Reflected Rays
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Glancing Angle
Glancing Angle
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Types of Curved Mirrors
Types of Curved Mirrors
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Speed of Light
Speed of Light
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Critical Angle
Critical Angle
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Refractive Index
Refractive Index
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Angle of Deviation
Angle of Deviation
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Total Internal Reflection
Total Internal Reflection
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Refraction
Refraction
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Snell's Law Formula
Snell's Law Formula
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Light
Light
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Wave-Particle Duality
Wave-Particle Duality
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Shadow
Shadow
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Eclipse
Eclipse
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Pin-Hole Camera
Pin-Hole Camera
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Study Notes
Curved Mirrors
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Types:
- Converging Mirror (Concave): Focuses light to a point.
- Diverging Mirror (Convex): Spreads out light rays.
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Images in Spherical Mirrors: Real/inverted or virtual/upright depending on the object position relative to the focal point.
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Focal Length Determination: Using the distance between the mirror, focus, and object.
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Mirror Formula: 1/f = 1/u + 1/v, where f is the focal length, u is object distance, and v is image distance.
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Magnification: M = -v/u
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Uses: Headlights, solar concentrators, shaving mirrors.
Refraction of Light
- Refraction: Bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.
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This quiz covers the concepts related to mirrors, including types of mirrors, the mirror formula, and the laws of reflection. Test your understanding of how mirrors form images and the principles governing light behavior. Perfect for physics students eager to master optics!