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Usage of Mirrors, Reflection of Light

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Image behind the mirror is

a)

virtual

b)

real

c)

upside down

d)

upright

2.

Name the mirror that curves inwards

a)

plane mirror

b)

convex mirror

c)

concave mirror

d)

spherical mirror

3.

A real image is always

a)

erect

b)

upright

c)

inverted

4.

The size of an object and its image are the same in this type of mirror...

a)

Plane

b)

Convex

c)

Concave

5.
The illustration shows a light ray striking an object.
In the illustration, the light ray striking the object is-
a)
absorbed
b)
stopped
c)
reflected
d)
refracted
6.
The term for any wave that hits a surface and bounces off
a)
Transparent
b)
Translucent
c)
Refraction
d)
Reflection
7.

A shopkeeper wants to keep an eye on his store in order to prevent shoplifting. What could the shopkeeper hang on the wall in order to see a wider image of his store and his customers?

a)

a convex mirror

b)

a concave mirror

c)

a convex lens

d)

a concave lens

8.

A flat mirror is an example of a ___.

a)

plane mirror

b)

concave mirror

c)

convex mirror

d)

spherical mirror

9.

A dentist uses a small dental mirror to help magnify teeth in your mouth. What type of mirror is this?

a)

a convex mirror

b)

a concave mirror

c)

a convex lens

d)

a concave lens

10.

The side view mirrors on your car help shrink the image on both sides of the car, allowing you to see a larger field of view. What type of mirror is this?

a)

a convex mirror

b)

a concave mirror

c)

a convex lens

d)

a concave lens

11.

Type of mirror used as a side mirror on a vehicle to provide a wide angle view...

a)

Plane

b)

Convex

c)

Concave

12.
The imaginary line perpendicular to a reflecting surface is called _____.
a)
crooked line
b)
parallel line
c)
angular line
d)
normal line
13.
Why can you see most objects? 
a)
they emit light
b)
light refracts through them
c)
light reflects off them
d)
They absorb light
14.
Law of reflection state that - The angle of incidence is .................. to the angle of reflection.
a)
equal
b)
double
c)
half
15.

Images in a plane mirror are

a)

real

b)

larger

c)

same size

d)

smaller

16.

The two types of spherical mirrors are ...............

a)

flat and plane

b)

concave and plane

c)

convex and concave

d)

plane and rectangular

17.
The ray of light that strikes a reflecting surface is called ________.
a)
incident ray
b)
reflected ray
c)
normal ray
d)
none of the above
18.
The imaginary line perpendicular to a reflecting surface is called _____.
a)
crooked line
b)
parallel line
c)
angular line
d)
normal line
19.
Light travels in ___________ lines
a)
wavy
b)
bent
c)
straight
d)
backwards
20.
If the angle of incidence is 45 degree, what is the angle between the incident ray and reflecting surface
a)
45
b)
90
c)
180
d)
none of the above
21.
Which of the following is not a source of light? 
a)
A. candle
b)
B. caver’s lamp
c)
C. mirror
d)
D. sun
22.
What is reflection?
a)
Reflection is the bouncing  of light off the surface that it strikes on.
b)
Reflection is the absorbing of light off the surface that it strikes on.
c)
Reflection is the bending of light off the surface that it strikes on.
d)
Reflection is the scattering of light off the surface that it strikes on.
23.

The diagram shows

a)

refraction of light.

b)

absorption of light.

c)

reflection of light.

d)

scatter of light.

24.

Which is the reflected ray?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

25.

Which is the reflected ray?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

26.

Which is the reflected ray?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

27.

Which is the reflected ray?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

28.

Which is the reflected ray?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

29.

Diagram shows a phenomenon occurs when the spotlight is directed onto a mirror surface. What is the principle of light shown in the situation?

a)

Light travels in a straight line

b)

Refraction of light

c)

Reflection of light

d)

Light travels in parallel

30.

The following diagram shows the ray diagram when a torch light is torched towards a mirror. Which of the following is the correct reflected ray?

a)
b)
c)
31.

Tick the correct of TWO devices which use the principle of light reflection in our daily lives.

a)
b)
c)
d)
32.

Ariff is watching a cat on a wall using a periscope. Which of the following is the correct reflected ray diagram in the periscope? Tick the correct answer.

a)
b)
c)

None

d)

None

33.
How does light move?
a)
zig-zag
b)
up and down
c)
scattered
d)
straight line
34.
Which of these is the best reflector of light?
a)
shiny metal
b)
white paper
c)
carpet
d)
wood
35.
Light ________ our eyes.
a)
enters
b)
shoots out from
c)
is produced in
d)
none of these
36.

When light hits an area and bounces back it is called:

a)

echo

b)

refraction

c)

reflection

d)

absorbing

37.

In the diagram, which letter show reflected light?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

38.
Which of these are examples of ARTIFICIAL sources of light?
a)
Lightbulbs
b)
Neon signs
c)
Televisions
d)
ALL of them
39.

One of these is not a source of light

a)
b)
c)
d)
40.

Sir David Brewster is the man who invented the kaleidoscope. He made the first one around 1816. He was interested in light and reflection.

When was the first kaleidoscope made?

a)

It was made about 205 years ago!

b)

It was made in 1816.

c)

It reflects light.

41.

What is the angle of mirror in periscope

a)

35

b)

45

c)

55

d)

65

42.

How does periscope works?

a)

A periscope works by using two mirrors to reflect light from one mirror to another for the person to see the things that is behind a high obstacle.

b)

It works by using one mirror to reflect for us to see things behind a high obstacle.

c)

It works by using one glass to reflect for us to see things behind a high obstacle.

43.

What is the type of mirror use in periscope?

a)

Convex mirror

b)

Concave mirror

c)

Plane mirror

44.

What the meaning of real image?

a)

Image that forms on a screen

b)

Image that cannot be formed on the screen

c)

Image that formed behind the screen

45.

Which of the following is a usage of plane mirror?

a)

help a dancer to correct their movement

b)

use as a safety feature at the dangerous corner

c)

use by a dentist to see a patient's teeth

d)

to help a dancer to correct their movement

46.

A plane mirror apply the concept of _________________

a)

Light refraction

b)

Light dispersion

c)

Light Reflection

47.

Which is not a usage of concave mirror

a)

Make a living room look spacious

b)

Help a dentist to see patient's teeth so that the image formed looks bigger and closer

c)

Easier for someone to apply makeup

48.

Which of the following is the properties of the image formed on the plane mirror?

a)

real image

b)

laterally inverted

c)

inverted

d)

the size of the object is not same with the size of the image

49.

virtual image is_________________________

a)

is the image that can be form on screen

b)

is the image that cannot be form on screen

50.

convex mirror image _____________ size

a)

same

b)

bigger

c)

smaller