Ch 13 Physical Science Test

Front

What is a plane mirror?

Back

A mirror with a flat reflective surface.

Front

A virtual image is:

Back

an image formed by the apparent divergence of light rays.

Front

What is a concave mirror?

Back

A mirror with a surface that curves inward

Front

An optical axis is:

Back

is an imaginary straight line perpendicular to the mirror

Front

What is the focal point?

Back

is the point where light converges after they reflect off a mirror

Front

The focal length is:

Back

The distance from center of mirror to the focal point

Front

What happens to the images when a reflection comes off a concave image?

Back

The images become larger and inverted.

Front

What is a real image?

Back

An image formed by actual convergence of light rays

Front

A _________ is when light is reflected off a concave mirror and the light is at the focal point.

Back

spotlight

Front

What does a concave mirror do to an object if the object is moved closer to the mirror?

Back

Magnifies the object