Chapter 3 Reflection and Mirrors

Multiple Choice

What property of a mirror allows a dentist to see the back of your teeth?

• It absorbs light

• It refracts light

• It reflects light

• It magnifies light

Open Ended

Describe what you might see if you looked inside a kaleidoscope and explain why you see these patterns.

Multiple Select

Which of the following tools or toys use plane mirrors? Select all that apply.

• Microscope

• Kaleidoscope

• Camera

• Magnifying glass

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a plane mirror and a concave mirror?

• A plane mirror has a flat surface, while a concave mirror has a curved surface that curves inward.

• A plane mirror makes objects look smaller, while a concave mirror makes objects look larger.

• A plane mirror is used in cameras, while a concave mirror is used in telescopes.

• A plane mirror reflects colored patterns, while a concave mirror does not.

Multiple Choice

Which type of mirror is used on the sides of buses and trucks to help drivers see a wider area?

• Concave mirror

• Convex mirror

• Plane mirror

• Parabolic mirror

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about concave and convex mirrors:

• Concave mirrors can focus sunlight to provide heat.

• Convex mirrors make objects look larger.

• Convex mirrors show a wider area than plane mirrors.

• Concave mirrors are used in funhouses to distort reflections.

Open Ended

Reflect on what you learned about mirrors and reflections. How do you think mirrors are useful in everyday life beyond the dentist's office?