What is the shape of the cross-section of a parabolic mirror?

Understanding Parabolic Mirrors

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Mathematics, Physics, Science
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7th - 12th Grade
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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rectangle
Parabola
Ellipse
Circle
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to light rays that are parallel to the principal axis when they hit a parabolic mirror?
They pass through the mirror
They converge at the focus
They scatter in all directions
They reflect back parallel
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can parabolic mirrors be used in solar energy applications?
To reflect sunlight back to the sky
To focus sunlight to a single point
To disperse sunlight over a large area
To block sunlight
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are parabolic mirrors used in car headlights?
To change the color of the light
To absorb light
To focus light into a single beam
To scatter light in all directions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a real image in the context of parabolic mirrors?
An image that is always inverted
An image that can be projected onto a screen
An image that is only visible in the mirror
An image that cannot be projected
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a real image and a virtual image?
A real image is projectable, while a virtual image is not
Neither is projectable
A virtual image is projectable, while a real image is not
Both are projectable
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