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

Fill in the Blanks

A

mirror has a surface that curves outward.

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.

Fill in the Blanks

A mirror that makes your reflection look stretched or squished is a

mirror.

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?