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8.3 curved mirror

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 24hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The image of an object as formed by a plane mirror is located ____.

a)

in front of the mirror surface

b)

on the mirror surface

c)

behind the mirror surface

d)

any of the above, depending on the object's locaiton

2.

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

a)

Plane

b)

Convex

c)

Concave

3.

During reflection of a ray of light, the angle of (a)   is equal to the angle of reflection.

4.

For a spherical mirror, the focal length is equal to

a)

the radius of curvature

b)

the diameter of curvature

c)

half radius of curvature

d)

half diameter of curvature

5.
All rays that are parallel to the principle axis in a concave mirror reflects 
a)
Towards the focal point
b)
Away from the focal point
c)
Towards the center of curvature
d)
Away from the center of curvature
6.
The following is a picture of what type of mirror? 
a)
Convex (diverging) mirror
b)
Concave (converging) mirror
c)
Plane Mirror
d)
Flat Mirror
7.
An image that forms where light seems to come from a point but light rays don't actually meet is a 
a)
virtual image
b)
real image
c)
Inverted Image
d)
Pizza
8.
Which terms describe the reflection seen in this image?
a)
virtual, upright
b)
virtual, inverted
c)
real, upright
d)
real, inverted
9.

This ray diagram is for which mirror?

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

plane

d)

window

10.

In the image, all the rays meet at F, What is F

a)

focal length

b)

focal point

c)

center of curvature

d)

reflection

11.

Name the mirror that curves inwards

a)

plane mirror

b)

convex mirror

c)

concave mirror

d)

spherical mirror

12.

An object placed at the center of curvature will form an image that is .............. the size of the object.

a)

larger than

b)

the same as

c)

smaller than

13.

A real image is always

a)

virtual

b)

upright

c)

behind the mirror

d)

in front of the mirror

14.

All rays that pass through the focal point in a concave mirror reflect

a)

Towards the focal point

b)

Away from the focal point

c)

Towards the center of curvature

d)

Away parallel to the principal axis

15.

A virtual image is always

a)

virtual

b)

upright

c)

behind the mirror

d)

in front of the mirror

16.

An image behind the mirror is...

a)

virtual

b)

real

c)

inverted

d)

upright

17.

An image that points below the principal axis is (choose 2)...

a)

virtual

b)

real

c)

upright

d)

inverted

18.

If the object is beyond C (2F)...

a)

image is real, smaller and inverted

b)

image is real, smaller and upright

c)

image is virtual, smaller and inverted

d)

image is real, bigger and upright

19.

This ray diagram is for which mirror?

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

plane

d)

window

20.

In the image, all the rays meet at F, What is F

a)

focal length

b)

focal point

c)

center of curvature

d)

reflection

21.

This image is showing a convex mirror because the image is (choose 2 answers)

a)

real light rays meet behind the mirror

b)

real light rays don't meet

c)

the focal point is in front of the mirror

d)

the focal point is behind the mirror

22.

This type of mirror is used in supermarkets to see around bends

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

plane

d)

window

23.
Convex Mirrors produce...
a)
only virtual images
b)
virtual or real images
c)
only real images
d)
inverted images
24.

Real images are :

a)

Always inverted

b)

can be larger or smaller than the object

c)

can be obtained on screen

d)

all the above

25.

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

26.

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

27.

An image that forms when light rays actually meet

a)

virtual image

b)

real image

c)

diffuse reflection

d)

regular reflection

28.
The point in the middle way between a curved mirror and the center of curvature is the
a)
principle point
b)
focal point
c)
center of curvature
d)
principle axis
29.
In a concave mirror, if an incident ray passes through F and hits the mirror then it will reflect
a)
Towards C
b)
Towards F
c)
Parallel
d)
Away from the mirror
30.

Virtual images are

a)

always upright

b)

can be obtained on screen

c)

always smaller

31.
Concave mirrors can create virtual and real images.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
Convex mirrors can create real images.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
Which terms describe the reflection seen in this image?
a)
virtual, upright
b)
virtual, inverted
c)
real, upright
d)
real, inverted
34.

If the object is between C and f, the image is ...

a)

image is real, smaller, and inverted

b)

image is real, smaller, and upright

c)

image is virtual, smaller, and inverted

d)

image is real, bigger, and inverted

35.

If the object is between f and the mirror, the image is ...

a)

image is real, smaller, and inverted

b)

image is virtual, larger, and upright

c)

image is virtual, smaller, and inverted

d)

image is real, bigger, and inverted

36.

What kind of mirror is used as surveillance mirror in groceries?

a)

plane mirror

b)

concave mirror

c)

convex mirror

37.

Which of the following best describes the image formed by a concave mirror when the object is placed between the focus and the mirror?

a)

inverted and smaller

b)

inverted and bigger

c)

upright and bigger

d)

upright and smaller

38.

Which does NOT belong to the group?

a)

Dentist’s mirror

b)

Flashlight mirror

c)

Side view mirror

39.

What kind of mirror is shown?

(a)  

40.

A person views his image in front of a mirror. His image is virtual, upright, and smaller than him. What kind of mirror is he using?

a)

plane

b)

concave

c)

convex

41.

Which of these mirrors will ALWAYS form a virtual image?

a)

plane and concave mirror

b)

plane mirror only

c)

convex mirror only

d)

convex and plane mirror

42.

Virtual image is always upright, formed by the convergence of actual reflected light rays, and smaller than the object.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

The following statements describes a real image EXCEPT _________

a)

Formed by the actual convergence of reflected light rays

b)

Always larger than the object

c)

Can be projected on a screen

d)

Always inverted

44.

Which image is REAL?

a)

Image of cars on a side view mirror

b)

Image of your face in front of a make up mirror

c)

Image of a sink on bathroom mirror

d)

Image of your hand in front of a large metal spoon

45.

A ray of light parallel to the principal axis will be reflected passing through the (a)   of a concave mirror.

46.

A mirror used by dentist in magnifying the area behind your teeth to check on cavities and tooth decay.

a)

concave

b)

convex

47.

Mirrors used for illuminating purposes such as headlights of cars, flashlights, and spotlights.

a)

concave

b)

convex

48.

A mirror that gives a wider view field making bigger objects appear to be smaller than their original form.

a)

concave

b)

convex

49.

A mirror used as surveillance mirrors in groceries and parking spaces

a)

concave

b)

convex

50.

A mirror that always produces reduced and virtual image

a)

concave

b)

convex

51.

A mirror that is used in shaving and applying make up

a)

concave

b)

convex

52.

A mirror that produces upright and enlarged image when the object is very near

a)

concave

b)

convex

53.

A mirror that produces an inverted and smaller image when the object is far from it

a)

concave

b)

convex

54.

A mirror that focuses parallel light rays

a)

cocave

b)

convex

55.

A real image is always inverted, can be projected on a screen, and produced by the actual intersection of reflected light rays

a)

True

b)

False

56.

curved mirrors have bent (curved) reflecting surfaces. they are part of a hollow,

there are 2 types of curved mirrors which are :

a)

lexicon mirrors

b)

confess mirrors

c)

convex mirror

d)

concave mirror

57.

they are mirrors whose reflective surfaces are curved inwards

example: a surface if a spoon is curved inwards

a)

convex mirror

b)

concave mirror

58.

they are mirrors whose reflective surfaces are curved outwards

For example a surface of a spoon bulged inwards

a)

convex mirror

b)

concave mirror

59.

This image is showing a convex mirror because the image is (choose 2 answers)

a)

real light rays meet behind the mirror

b)

real light rays don't meet

c)

the focal point is in front of the mirror

d)

the focal point is behind the mirror

60.
An object is placed at a concave mirror's center of curvature. The image produced by the mirror is located
a)
out beyond the center of curvature.
b)
at the center of curvature.
c)
between the center of curvature and the focal point.
d)
at the focal point.
61.

An object is positioned between a concave mirror's center of curvature and its focal point. The image produced by the mirror is located

a)

beyond the center of curvature.

b)

at the center of curvature.

c)

between the center of curvature and the focal point.

d)

at the focal point.

62.
An object is situated between a concave mirror's surface and its focal point. The image formed in this case is
a)
real and inverted.
b)
real and erect.
c)
virtual and erect.
d)
virtual and inverted
63.
Concave spherical mirrors produce images which
a)
are always smaller than the actual object.
b)
are always larger than the actual object.
c)
are always the same size as the actual object.
d)
could be smaller than, larger than, or the same size as the actual object, depending on the placement of the object.
64.

A person kept an object at beyond 'C' of a concave mirror. Where should a screen be kept if he needs to project the image on it?

a)

At F

b)

At C

c)

Between F and P

d)

Between C and F

65.

A candle is kept between F and P of a concave mirror. Can this image be projected on a screen?

a)

Yes it can be

b)

No it cannot be

c)

Cannot be predicted

66.

At which position of the object, will a concave mirror produces magnified and erect image?

a)

At C

b)

Between F and P

c)

Between C and F

d)

At F

67.

If you wish to get enlarged image of any object, which mirror will u select?

a)

Convex mirror

b)

Plane mirror

c)

None of these

d)

Concave mirror

68.

How to you decide that a mirror is concave or convex without touching it?

a)

By observing the surface

b)

By keeping them in sunlight so that surfaces can be clearly seen

c)

By keeping them in front of your face and observing the kind of image we obtain

d)

By moving mirrors here and there

69.

A point object is placed at a distance of 20 cm from a convex mirror of focal length 20 cm. The image will form at:

a)

at infinity

b)

at focus

c)

at the pole

d)

behind the mirror

70.

An object is placed at 100 mm in front of a concave mirror which produces an upright image (erect image). The radius of curvature of the mirror is:

a)

Less than 100 mm

b)

Between 100 mm and 200 mm

c)

Exactly 200 mm

d)

More than 200 mm

71.

Two big mirrors A and B are fitted side by side on a wall. A man is standing at such a distance from the wall that he can see the erect image of his face in both the mirrors. When the man starts walking towards the mirrors, he finds that the size of his face in mirror A goes on increasing but that in mirror B remains the same:

a)

Mirror A is concave and mirror B is convex

b)

Mirror A is plane and mirror B is concave

c)

Mirror A is concave and mirror B is plane

d)

Mirror A is convex and mirror B is concave

72.

A concave mirror gives real, inverted and same size image if the object is placed

a)

At f

b)

At infinity

c)

At C

d)

Beyond C

73.

In which of the following cases distance between object and its image formed will be zero

a)

When object is placed at center of curvature of convex mirror

b)

When object is placed at center of curvature of concave mirror

c)

when object is placed at focal point of concave mirror

d)

When object is placed between center of curvature and focal point of concave mirror

74.

An object at a distance of + 15 cm is slowly moved towards the pole of a convex mirror. The image will get

a)

shortened and real

b)

enlarged and real

c)

enlarged and virtual

d)

diminished and virtual

75.

In the image, all the rays meet at F, What is F

a)

focal length

b)

focal point

c)

center of curvature

d)

reflection

76.

This image is showing a convex mirror because the image is (choose 2 answers)

a)

real light rays meet behind the mirror

b)

real light rays don't meet

c)

the focal point is in front of the mirror

d)

the focal point is behind the mirror

77.
Which terms describe the reflection seen in this image?
a)
virtual, upright
b)
virtual, inverted
c)
real, upright
d)
real, inverted
78.

An image behind the mirror is...

a)

virtual

b)

real

c)

inverted

d)

upright

79.

An image that points below the principal axis is (choose 2)...

a)

virtual

b)

real

c)

upright

d)

inverted

80.

If the object is beyond C (2F)...

a)

image is real, smaller and inverted

b)

image is real, smaller and upright

c)

image is virtual, smaller and inverted

d)

image is real, bigger and upright

81.

This ray diagram is for which mirror?

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

plane

d)

window

82.

In the image, all the rays meet at F, What is F

a)

focal length

b)

focal point

c)

center of curvature

d)

reflection

83.

This image is showing a convex mirror because the image is (choose 2 answers)

a)

real light rays meet behind the mirror

b)

real light rays don't meet

c)

the focal point is in front of the mirror

d)

the focal point is behind the mirror

84.

This type of mirror is used in supermarkets to see around bends

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

plane

d)

window

85.
Convex Mirrors produce...
a)
only virtual images
b)
virtual or real images
c)
only real images
d)
inverted images
86.

Real images are :

a)

Always inverted

b)

can be larger or smaller than the object

c)

can be obtained on screen

d)

all the above

87.

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

88.

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

89.

An image that forms when light rays actually meet

a)

virtual image

b)

real image

c)

diffuse reflection

d)

regular reflection

90.
The point in the middle way between a curved mirror and the center of curvature is the
a)
principle point
b)
focal point
c)
center of curvature
d)
principle axis
91.
In a concave mirror, if an incident ray passes through F and hits the mirror then it will reflect
a)
Towards C
b)
Towards F
c)
Parallel
d)
Away from the mirror
92.

Virtual images are

a)

always upright

b)

can be obtained on screen

c)

always smaller

93.
Concave mirrors can create virtual and real images.
a)
True
b)
False
94.
Convex mirrors can create real images.
a)
True
b)
False
95.
Which terms describe the reflection seen in this image?
a)
virtual, upright
b)
virtual, inverted
c)
real, upright
d)
real, inverted
96.

If the object is between C and f, the image is ...

a)

image is real, smaller, and inverted

b)

image is real, smaller, and upright

c)

image is virtual, smaller, and inverted

d)

image is real, bigger, and inverted

97.

If the object is between f and the mirror, the image is ...

a)

image is real, smaller, and inverted

b)

image is virtual, larger, and upright

c)

image is virtual, smaller, and inverted

d)

image is real, bigger, and inverted

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