Physics Quiz Reflection of light

Which model can explain reflection, refraction, total internal reflection, dispersion, diffraction, and interference of light?

• Particle model of light

• Wave model of light

• Quantum model of light

• Mechanical model of light

What is the relationship between intensity and amplitude of light?

• Intensity is proportional to the square of amplitude

• Intensity is inversely proportional to the square of amplitude

• Intensity is proportional to the cube of amplitude

• Intensity is inversely proportional to the cube of amplitude

Which of the following phenomena can be explained by the wave model of light?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Total internal reflection

• All of the above

What tool is used to demonstrate the reflection and refraction of light?

• Prism

• Ray diagrams

• Convex lens

• Concave mirror

What does the law of reflection state about the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?

• The angle of incidence is greater than the angle of reflection.

• The angle of incidence is less than the angle of reflection.

• The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

• The angle of incidence is unrelated to the angle of reflection.

In the context of light waves, what does the term "normal" refer to?

• The line parallel to the mirror surface.

• The line perpendicular to the mirror surface.

• The line at a 45-degree angle to the mirror surface.

• The line at a 90-degree angle to the incident ray.

Which of the following components lie in the same plane according to the law of reflection?

• The incident ray and the reflected ray only.

• The incident ray, the normal, and the reflected ray.

• The normal and the reflected ray only.

• The incident ray and the normal only.

What is the term used to describe the light waves that strike the mirror?

• Reflected light waves

• Incident light waves

• Refracted light waves

• Diffracted light waves

What type of image forms behind an optical element such as a mirror?

• Real image

• Virtual image

• Projected image

• Inverted image

Which type of image can be shown on a screen such as a slide projector?

• Virtual image

• Real image

• Inverted image

• Reflected image