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ray diagrams

Total questions: 136

Worksheet time: 3hrs 36mins

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1.

An image behind the mirror is...

a)

virtual

b)

real

c)

inverted

d)

upright

2.

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

a)

virtual

b)

real

c)

upright

d)

inverted

3.

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

4.

This ray diagram is for which mirror?

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

plane

d)

window

5.

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

a)

focal length

b)

focal point

c)

center of curvature

d)

reflection

6.

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

7.

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

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

plane

d)

window

8.
Convex Mirrors produce...
a)
only virtual images
b)
virtual or real images
c)
only real images
d)
inverted images
9.

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

An image that forms when light rays actually meet

a)

virtual image

b)

real image

c)

diffuse reflection

d)

regular reflection

13.
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
14.
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
15.

Virtual images are

a)

always upright

b)

can be obtained on screen

c)

always smaller

16.
Concave mirrors can create virtual and real images.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Convex mirrors can create real images.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Which terms describe the reflection seen in this image?
a)
virtual, upright
b)
virtual, inverted
c)
real, upright
d)
real, inverted
19.

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

20.

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

21.

Which is the angle of Incidence?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

22.

Can reflected ray and incident ray be on the same side of the normal?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I'm not sure

23.

Can reflected ray and incident ray be on the normal?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I'm not sure

24.

An image ...

a)

Can be touched

b)

Can't be touched

c)

I'm not sure

25.

The normal is ____ to the mirror

a)

Perpendicular

b)

Parallel

c)

Perpendicular and Parallel

d)

None of the above

26.

What is reflection?

a)

Light bouncing off a smooth surface

b)

Light absorbing into a smooth surface

c)

Light bending off a smooth surface

d)

Light scattering off a smooth surface

27.

How do light waves travel in air?

a)

Slowly

b)

It curves

c)

In straight lines

d)

Different colours have different speeds

28.

What uses reflection

a)
b)
c)
d)
29.

Which is right ?

a)
b)
c)

I'm not sure

30.

Which is not a light source?

a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

An image behind the mirror is...

a)

virtual

b)

real

c)

inverted

d)

upright

32.

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

33.

This ray diagram is for which mirror?

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

plane

d)

window

34.

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

a)

focal length

b)

focal point

c)

center of curvature

d)

reflection

35.

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

36.

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

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

plane

d)

window

37.

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

38.
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
39.

An object is at a distance of 36cm from a concave mirror of focal length 12 cm. Find the image distance

a)

18cm

b)

-18cm

c)

12 cm

d)

-12 cm

40.

22. An object is placed at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror. The distance between its image and the pole is

a)

(a) equal to f

b)

(b) between f and 2f

c)

(c) equal to 2f

d)

greater than 2f

41.

In the given figure, which of the following holds TRUE?

a)

The angle of incidence is 10°.

b)

The angle of incidence is 80°.

c)

The angle of reflection is 10°.

d)

The angle of reflection is 90°.

42.

In the given figure, which of the following holds TRUE?

a)

The angle of incidence is 10°.

b)

The angle of incidence is 80°.

c)

The angle of reflection is 10°.

d)

The angle of reflection is 90°.

43.

Which of the following is TRUE about spherical mirrors?

a)

They don't obey the Law of Reflection.

b)

They have a flat, planar surface.

c)

Their surface either bulges outward or inward.

d)

They always give images that are of the same size as the object.

44.

In a ray diagram, which term refers to the distance from the vertex to the center of curvature?

a)

focal point

b)

focal length

c)

radius of curvature

d)

diameter

45.

In the ray diagram shown, which set of descriptions of the image formed is completely accurate?

a)

The image is minimized, inverted, and real.

b)

The image is magnified, inverted, and real.

c)

The image is minimized, inverted, and virtual.

d)

The image is magnified, inverted, and virtual.

46.

In the ray diagram shown, which set of descriptions of the image formed is completely accurate?

a)

The image is minimized, upright, and real.

b)

The image is magnified, inverted, and real.

c)

The image is minimized, upright, and virtual.

d)

The image is magnified, inverted, and virtual.

47.

In ray diagram for concave mirrors, if an incident ray passes through the focal point, how does the reflected ray look like?

a)

It reflects back on itself.

b)

The reflected ray bounces vertically upward.

c)

The reflected ray will be parallel to the principal axis.

d)

The reflected ray gets projected vertically downward.

48.

Which of the following correctly describes the image characteristics formed in plane mirrors?

a)

virtual, upright, diminished

b)

virtual, upright, same size

c)

real, inverted, diminished

d)

real, upright, same size

49.

In ray diagrams for spherical mirrors, which term refers to the distance between the mirror and the focal point?

a)

focal length

b)

principal axis

c)

radius of curvature

d)

vertex

50.

For convex mirrors, what will be the resulting reflected ray an incident ray that that travels parallel to the principal axis?

a)

The reflected ray will pass through the focal point.

b)

The extension of the reflected ray will pass through the focal point.

c)

The reflected ray will pass through the center of curvature.

d)

The extension of the reflected ray will pass through the center of curvature.

51.

For concave mirrors, what are the image characteristics for an object placed between the center of curvature and focal point?

a)

enlarged, inverted, real

b)

enlarged, inverted, virtual

c)

diminished, inverted, real

d)

diminished, upright, virtual

52.
The do will be a _________________ value.
a)
positive
b)
negative
53.
The di for a real image will be a _________________ value
a)
positive
b)
negative
54.
The di for a virtual image will have a ______ value.
a)
positive
b)
negative
55.
The value for f is negative in this diagram.
a)
True
b)
False
56.
In the thin lens equation, do represents 
a)
Distance of the object from the lens
b)
Distance of the image from the lens
57.
A converging lens produces an image twice the size of the original. If the object is placed 0.40 m from the lens, and the image produced is 0.80 m from the lens. What is the focal length of the lens? 
a)
0.351 m
b)
0.267 m
c)
0.416 m
d)
0.112 m
58.

A tree 20 m high is located 40 m from the converging lens of focal length 0.08 m.Calculate the distance from the lens to the image.

a)

0.08 m

b)

0.01 m

c)

0.10 m

d)

0.20 m

59.

The above lens is a type of ___.

a)

diverging lens

b)

converging lens

c)

divergent lens

d)

convergent lens

60.

Which lens represents the path light takes through a diverging lens?

a)
b)
c)
d)
61.

Which figure represents the path light takes through a converging lens?

a)
b)
c)
d)
62.

The above lens is a type of ___.

a)

diverging lens

b)

converging lens

c)

divergent lens

d)

convergent lens

63.

Which lens represents the path light takes through a diverging lens?

a)
b)
c)
d)
64.

Which figure represents the path light takes through a converging lens?

a)
b)
c)
d)
65.
This image is...
a)
Inverted and smaller
b)
inverted and bigger
c)
not inverted and smaller
d)
not inverted and bigger
66.
If an object's distance from a convex lens were increased, the image would become which of the following?
a)
Larger and virtual
b)
Larger, only
c)
Smaller, only
d)
Smaller and virtual
67.

what is A on the diagram?

a)

center of curviture

b)

focal length

c)

reflected ray

d)

focal point

68.

The diagram represents a converging lens forming an image of an object. Which of the following lines show the focal length of the lens?

a)

PQ

b)

PR

c)

QR

d)

QS

69.

A student draws three rays of light from point P through a converging lens. Each point labelled F is a principal focus of the lens. Which of the rays are drawn correctly?

a)

ray Y only

b)

ray Z only

c)

ray X and ray Y

d)

ray X and ray Z

70.

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

71.
The point where the rays meet is known as....
a)
Fire
b)
the focal point
c)
refraction
d)
Plane of the lens
72.
This image is.....
a)
inverted and smaller
b)
inverted and larger
c)
not inverted and smaller
d)
not inverted and larger
73.
This image is.....
a)
inverted and smaller
b)
inverted and larger
c)
not inverted and smaller
d)
not inverted and larger
74.

Which of the following is a correct ray diagram for convex lens?

a)
b)
c)
d)
75.

Which ray diagram is correct for convex lens?

a)
b)
c)
d)
76.

Which of the diagram shows the correct refraction of light ray after passing through a concave lens?

a)
b)
c)
d)
77.

Which of the lens diagrams have Virtual Images? (choose all)

a)
b)
c)
d)
78.

Which of the lens diagrams have Inverted Images? (choose all)

a)
b)
c)
d)
79.

Which description matches the image formed in this lens diagram?

a)

Real Inverted Reduced

b)

Virtual Upright Enlarged

c)

Virtual Upright Reduced

d)

Real Upright Enlarged

80.

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

a)

virtual

b)

real

c)

upright

d)

inverted

81.

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

82.

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

83.

Virtual images are

a)

always upright

b)

can be obtained on screen

c)

always smaller

84.

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

85.
a flat sheet of glass that has a smooth, silver-colored coating on one side
a)
plane mirror
b)
concave mirror
c)
convex mirror
d)
solid mirror
86.
An image that you can see when you look into a mirror, but does not really exist is called which of the following?
a)
Real Image
b)
Fake Image
c)
Virtual Image
d)
Digital Image
87.
The following is a picture of what type of mirror? 
a)
Convex (diverging) mirror
b)
Concave (converging) mirror
c)
Plane Mirror
d)
Flat Mirror
88.
The following is a picture of what type of mirror? 
a)
Convex (diverging) Mirror
b)
Concave (converging) Mirror
c)
Plane Mirror
d)
Flat Mirror
89.
This image is.....
a)
inverted and smaller
b)
inverted and larger
c)
not inverted and smaller
d)
not inverted and larger
90.
This image is...
a)
Inverted and smaller
b)
inverted and bigger
c)
not inverted and smaller
d)
not inverted and bigger
91.
This image is...
a)
Inverted and smaller
b)
Inverted and larger
c)
not inverted and smaller
d)
not inverted and larger
92.
An image that you can see , but does not really exist is called which of the following?
a)
Real Image
b)
Fake Image
c)
Virtual Image
d)
Digital Image
93.
An object is placed 10 cm from a convex mirror. Its image is formed 5 cm behind the mirror.The focal length of the given convex mirror is
a)
-5 cm
b)
5 cm
c)
10 cm
d)
-10cm
94.
A real image having a size of 10 cm is formed by a concave mirror. The size of the object is 5 cm.The magnification of the object is
a)
-5
b)
5
c)
2
d)
-2
95.

Which ray diagram shows a real image?

a)
b)
c)
d)

None of the above

96.

Four ray diagrams show the images formed in mirrors and lenses. Which shows a virtual image?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

All of the above.

97.

Which of the following is evidence that this is a virtual image?

a)

Virtual images are always upright.

b)

Virtual images are always larger than the original object.

c)

Virtual images always have converging rays.

d)

Virtual images always have positive focal lengths.

98.

An image is created whose di = -5 cm. What does this indicate?

a)

The image is virtual.

b)

The image is smaller than the original object.

c)

The image is inverted.

d)

The image is larger than the original object.

99.

The straight line that joins between the two centers of curvature of the lens and passes

through its its optical center is called

a)

the focal length.

b)

the principal axis.

c)

the secondary axis.

d)

the radius of curvature.

100.
Convex mirrors can create virtual and real images.
a)
True
b)
False
101.
Which type of mirror magnifies a close up image, like a make-up mirror.
a)
Concave
b)
Convex
c)
Specular
d)
Plane
102.
What is the ray of light that strikes the surface.
a)
Incident ray
b)
reflected ray
c)
normal ray
d)
normal
103.
What is an Astigmatism?
a)
a very contagious condition caused by a bacterial infection 
b)
a substance that hardens your teeth 
c)
 a hard substance that gives nails their strength 
d)
persons vision is distorted due to a irregular shaped eye 
104.

Which lens represents the path light takes through a diverging lens?

a)
b)
c)
d)
105.

What word means to bend light rays toward each other?

a)

Converging light

b)

Diverging light

c)

Virtual Light

d)

Real Light

106.
If an object's distance from a convex lens were increased, the image would become which of the following?
a)
Larger and virtual
b)
Larger, only
c)
Smaller, only
d)
Smaller and virtual
107.

A light ray, travelling parallel to a concave mirror's axis, strikes the mirror's surface. The reflected ray _________.

a)

passes through the mirror's focal point

b)

again travels parallel to the mirror's axis

c)

travels at right angles to the mirror's axis

d)

passes through the mirror's center of curvature

108.
Concave lenses, like the ones found in the peepholes of a door, always produce images that are .....
a)
Virtual, upright, smaller
b)
Real, inverted, larger
c)
Real, inverted, smaller
d)
Virtual, upright, larger
109.

1. converging lens is (a)   .

110.
When an object is placed on the focal point in front of a convex lens, the image produced is ___.
a)
real, reduced, and inverted
b)
real, enlarged, and inverted
c)
real, true, and inverted
d)
There is no image
111.
When an object is placed between the focal point and the convex lens, the image produced is ___.
a)
real, reduced, and inverted
b)
real, enlarged, and inverted
c)
virtual, enlarged, and upright
d)
virtual, reduced, and upright
112.
What does the word "diverging" mean?
a)
to spread apart
b)
to come together
c)
parallel
d)
perpendicular
113.
The point where the rays meet is known as....
a)
Fire
b)
the focal point
c)
refraction
d)
Plane of the lens
114.
This image is.....
a)
inverted and smaller
b)
inverted and larger
c)
not inverted and smaller
d)
not inverted and larger
115.
a real image...
a)
is produced by virtual rays and can be projected on a screen
b)
is produced by real rays and cannot be projected on a screen
c)
is produced by virtual images and cannot be projected on a screen
d)
is produced by real rays and can be projected on a screen
116.
Is a convex lens thicker or thinner in the middle?
a)
Thicker 
b)
Thinner 
117.
What type of image is formed when rays of light actually intersect?
a)
real
b)
virtual
c)
projected
d)
curved
118.

Describe the image formed by the converging lens.

a)

between F and 2F; real

b)

between F and 2F; virtual

c)

to the right of 2F; virtual

d)

to the right of 2F; real

119.

Two light rays from a common point are refracted by a lens. A real image is formed when these two refracted rays

a)

travel in parallel paths.

b)

totally reflect inside the lens.

c)

diverge and appear to come from a single point.

d)

converge to a single point.

120.

Which type of lens brings light rays to single point after exiting the lens?

a)

polarized

b)

diverging

c)

prism

d)

converging

121.

What is the distance between the the center of the lens and the focal points called?

a)

principal axis

b)

focal length

c)

focal distance

d)

lens radial line

122.

True or False: All real images are are inverted (upside down)?

a)

True

b)

False

123.

Where is the location of the object on a ray diagram if the lens is used as a magnifying glass?

a)

outside of the focal point

b)

on the focal point

c)

between the focal point and the center of the lens

124.

What kind of lens is this?

a)

concave

b)

an eyepiece

c)

convex

d)

a cornea

125.

What do we use ray diagrams to determine?

a)

the location of the object

b)

the focal length

c)

the location of the image

d)

the type of lens being used

126.

What do lenses do?

a)

separate white light into a rainbow

b)

bend rays of light to form an image

c)

reflect light similarly to a mirror

d)

absorb all light

127.

How many rays MUST you use in a ray diagram?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

2

d)

1

128.

Which of the following instruments is most similar to the eye?

a)

microscope

b)

projector

c)

telescope

d)

camera

129.

This ray diagram is for which mirror?

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

plane

d)

window

130.

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

a)

focal length

b)

focal point

c)

center of curvature

d)

reflection

131.
Convex Mirrors produce...
a)
only virtual images
b)
virtual or real images
c)
only real images
d)
inverted images
132.

Which of the following ray diagrams is correct for the ray of light incident on a concave mirror as shown in below Figure?

a)
b)
c)
d)
133.

A child is standing in front of a magic mirror. She finds the image of her head bigger, the middle portion of her body of the same size and that of the legs smaller. The following is the order of combinations for the magic mirror from the

top.

a)

Plane, convex and concave

b)

Convex, concave and plane

c)

Concave, plane and convex

d)

Convex, plane and concave

134.

An image behind the mirror is...

a)

virtual

b)

real

c)

inverted

d)

upright

135.
What kind of mirror is shown here?
a)
plane
b)
concave
c)
convex
d)
diffuse
136.
Which terms describe the reflection seen in this image?
a)
virtual, upright
b)
virtual, inverted
c)
real, upright
d)
real, inverted

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