Physics: Reflection and Types of Mirrors

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What is a characteristic of a plane mirror?

It reflects light in a converging manner.
It can produce virtual images only.
It produces a magnified image.
It has a flat reflecting surface. (correct)

What occurs during the reflection of light?

Light rays are absorbed completely.
Light rays bounce back after hitting a reflective surface. (correct)
Light rays are dispersed in multiple directions.
Light rays pass through the object.

How is the angle of reflection defined?

It is the angle formed between the mirror and the normal line.
It is the angle formed between the incident ray and the reflected ray.
It is the angle between the incident ray and the mirror surface.
It is the angle formed between the reflected ray and the normal line. (correct)

What is the purpose of the normal line in relation to light rays and mirrors?

It serves as a reference line perpendicular to the mirror's surface. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a spherical mirror from a plane mirror?

A spherical mirror has a curved reflecting surface. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after measuring the angle of incidence when drawing a reflected ray?

Draw the reflected ray using the same angle for reflection. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic correctly describes a concave mirror?

It is known as a converging mirror. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of mirrors, what is the focal point (focus)?

The point equidistant from the center of curvature and the vertex. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of images formed by plane mirrors?

They are virtual and laterally inverted. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the center of the sphere from which a curved mirror is shaped?

Center of Curvature (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the image formed by a plane mirror?

Erect (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the virtual image formed by a plane mirror located?

Behind the mirror (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of image is produced by a plane mirror?

Virtual image (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe a plane mirror?

Produces an inverted image (A) Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon explains the way 'AMBULANCE' is written on vehicles?

Mirror image effect (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the size of images produced by plane mirrors is accurate?

Images are the same size as the object (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of curved mirrors compared to plane mirrors?

They can produce real and virtual images (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the mirror left-right reversal effect illustrate?

The mirror reverses the left and right sides (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Law of Reflection state?

The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is true for the images formed by plane mirrors?

The images have the same size as the object. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the orientation of the image formed by a plane mirror relate to the object?

The image is always upright. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of image is produced by a plane mirror?

Virtual image (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT affect the image formation by a plane mirror?

The color of the object being reflected. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a virtual image from a real image?

Real images can be projected onto a surface; virtual images cannot. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the angle of reflection when the angle of incidence is changed?

It changes to be equal to the angle of incidence. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of an inverted image as compared to the object?

The image appears flipped upside down. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What defines the angle of incidence in relation to a mirror?

It is the angle between the incident ray and the normal line. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is part of the laws of reflection for a plane mirror?

The angle of incidence and the angle of reflection are equal. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In a scenario where the incident ray is directed towards a mirror along the normal line, what is the measure of the angle of incidence?

0 degrees (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal line in the context of light reflection?

An imaginary line perpendicular to the mirror's surface. (C) Signup and view all the answers

If the angle of incidence is measured as 30 degrees, what will be the angle of reflection according to the laws of reflection?

30 degrees (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which ray represents the light that approaches the mirror?

Incident ray (C) Signup and view all the answers

During a reflection experiment using a plane mirror, which of the following actions is incorrect?

Measuring angles from the mirror surface instead of the normal line. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the incident ray if its angle of incidence is zero?

It continues in a straight path back along its original direction. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of image is formed when the object is located beyond C?

Real and reduced (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the orientation of the image when the object is at C?

The image is inverted (C) Signup and view all the answers

If the object is located between C and F, how is the size of the image described?

Enlarged (B) Signup and view all the answers

When the object is located at F, what characteristic is true regarding the size of the image?

The size is the same (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the image formed when the object is beyond C?

Beyond C (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the case where the object is located between C and F, what type of image is formed?

Real (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the orientation of the image when the object is located beyond C?

Inverted (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the size of the image when the object is positioned at F?

It is the same size (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Plane Mirror

A mirror with a flat reflecting surface.

Spherical/Curved Mirror

A mirror with a curved reflecting surface.