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Q4_TOPIC 4_MIRRORS and LENSES

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The following is a picture of what type of mirror? 
a)
Convex Mirror
b)
Concave Mirror
c)
Plane Mirror
d)
Flat Mirror
2.
The following is a picture of what type of mirror? 
a)
Convex Mirror
b)
Concave Mirror
c)
Plane Mirror
d)
Flat Mirror
3.

What type of mirror is used in a convenience store to provide a wide angle view?

a)

Plane

b)

Convex

c)

Concave

4.

What type of mirror is used by a dentist to get magnified view of a patient's teeth?

a)

Plane

b)

Convex

c)

Concave

5.

What type of mirror that can produce an inverted image?

a)

Plane

b)

Convex

c)

Concave

6.

Which of the following are the characteristics formed by plane mirror?

a)

Virtual, Inverted, Laterally inverted, Same Size, Same Distance

b)

Virtual, Upright, Laterally inverted, Same Size, Same Distance

c)

Real, Inverted, Laterally inverted, Same Size, Same Distance

7.

What does diverging mirrors or lenses mean?

a)

Light rays converge producing a magnified image.

b)

Light rays reflect producing a mirror like image

c)

Light rays spread out producing a wider view field

d)

Light rays absorb producing a darker image.

8.

Which of the following is produces a diverging image, wider view field?

a)
Convex lens
b)
Concave lens
c)

Convex mirror

d)
Concave mirror
9.

Which of the following produces a converging image, magnified view of the object?

a)

Concave lens

b)

Convex Lens

c)
Concave mirror
d)

Convex mirror

10.

The ray of light that strikes a mirror

a)

incident ray

b)

reflected ray

c)

angle of incidence

d)

angle of reflection

11.

This ray diagram is for which mirror?

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

plane

d)

window

12.

According to the law of reflection the angle of incidence is ____________ the angle of reflection.

a)

less than

b)

greater than

c)

equal to

13.

This is an example of a _________ mirror

a)

Concave

b)

Convex

c)

Magnifying

d)

Plane

14.

All of the following are examples of concave mirrors except one, what is it?

a)

make up mirrors

b)

dental mirrors

c)

side mirrors

d)

inward scoop of spoon

15.

Why can we not use concave mirrors as side mirrors for automobiles?

a)

Because concave mirrors produces varying images at different distances

b)

Because concave mirrors collects too much dust because of its shape

c)

Concave mirrors produces small images which cannot be seen by the driver

d)

Concave mirrors are only used for flashlights

16.
Which of the following does not refract light?
a)
prism
b)
convex lens
c)
concave lens
d)
mirror
17.
A diverging lens is also known as a ____lens.
a)
refracted
b)
diffracted
c)
convex
d)
concave
18.
The point where the rays meet is known as....
a)
Fire
b)
the focal point
c)
refraction
d)
Plane of the lens
19.
Which describes a convex lens?
a)
triangular in shape
b)
more transparent in the middle
c)
thicker on the edges than in the middle
d)
thicker in the middle than on the edges
20.
Is a convex lens thicker or thinner in the middle?
a)
Thicker 
b)
Thinner 
21.

How does a concave lens differ from a convex lens?

a)

A convex lens is another way to describe a plane mirror; a concave lens is curved

b)

A concave lens is curved inward on both sides; a convex lens is on only one side

c)

A convex lens has a thick center and thin edges, a concave lens has a thin center and thicker edges

d)

A convex lens has a thin center and thick edges. a concave lens has a thick center and thinner edges

22.

When light waves move from passing through air to passing through a glass lens when happens to them?

a)

They slow down and change direction

b)

They speed up and change direction

c)

They maintain the same speed and change direction

d)

They maintain their same speed and direction

23.

The above lens is a type of ___.

a)

diverging lens

b)

converging lens

c)

divergent lens

d)

convergent lens

24.
What does the word "diverging" mean?
a)
to spread apart
b)
to come together
c)
parallel
d)
perpendicular
25.
A diverging lens is also known as a ____lens.
a)
refracted
b)
diffracted
c)
convex
d)
concave
26.

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

a)
b)
c)
d)
27.

Where are lenses used? (multiple correct)

a)

Telescopes

b)

Contact lenses

c)

Eye-glasses

d)

Binoculars

28.

What does the word "converging" mean?

a)
to spread apart
b)
to come together
c)
parallel
d)
perpendicular
29.

How is a convex lens able to project an image onto a screen?

a)

The lens bends light outward and creates a real image.

b)

The lens bends light outward and creates a virtual image.

c)

The lens bends light inward and creates a real image.

d)

The lens bends light inward and creates a virtual image.

30.

A telescope is a tool that helps people observe distant objects. In the simplest telescope design, incoming light hits a lens and is focused to a single point. This focused image is then magnified by a second lens so that it is roughly the same size as an observer's pupil. Which of the following wave behaviors plays the most important role in the functioning of this type of telescope?

a)

refraction

b)

interference

c)

resonance

d)

reflection

31.

The time line below shows how the use of lenses to magnify objects has changed over the last 2,000 years. What does the time line suggest about scientific knowledge throughout the years?

a)

It suggests that scientific knowledge began when the first convex lens was developed, since complex lenses opened the door to all scientific studies.

b)

It suggests that scientific knowledge changes over time, as shown by the new discoveries made about lenses leading to changes in their uses.

c)

It suggests that scientific knowledge does not change, as scientists work independently of each other and do not build on each other's ideas.

d)

It suggests that scientific knowledge is replaced and not modified, as exemplified by the single lens replacing multiple lenses.

32.

The pictures show three objects. Which of the following correctly matches the letters with the names of the objects?

a)

b)

c)

d)

33.

Which statement best describes how light and lenses work together?

a)

Lenses change the direction of light rays by bending them.

b)

Lenses break up white light into the spectrum.

c)

Lenses cause light rays to spread apart.

d)

Lenses cause objects to appear larger.

34.

A model of a concave lens is shown below.

Which of the following describes a possible application of this type of lens?

a)

Concave lenses can be used in mirrors to make objects appear closer than they truly are.

b)

Concave lenses can be used in laser pointers to converge the projected light to a single point.

c)

Concave lenses can be used in microscopes to make small objects appear larger.

d)

Concave lenses can be used in car headlights to spread the projected light outwards.

35.

What kind of mirror is used in automobiles and trucks to give the driver a wider area and smaller image of traffic behind him?

a)

plane mirror

b)

converging mirror

c)

concave mirror

d)

diverging mirror

36.

What type of mirror do dentists usually use to see clearly the images of our teeth?

a)

plane mirror

b)

convex mirror

c)

diverging mirror

d)

converging mirror

37.

What type of lens is used to treat hyperopia?

a)

Diverging lens

b)

Concave lens

c)

Converging lens

d)

Converging meniscus lens

38.

What type of lens is used to correct nearsightedness?

a)

Concave lenses

b)

Convex lenses

c)

Diverging lenses

d)

Converging lenses

39.

The following statements describes a diverging lens except...

a)

Spreads out light 🕯️

b)

Minifies objects

c)

Thinner in the middle and thicker at the edges

d)

Bulging surfaces that is directed outward

40.

The following mirrors are all concave except....

a)

Head light if the car

b)

Solar cooker

c)

Side mirror

d)

Burning mirror

41.

Which of the following uses concave lens?

a)
Magnifying glasses, telescopes, microscopes
b)
Telescopes, binoculars, microscopes
c)
Monoculars, binoculars, magnifying glasses
d)
Cameras, projectors, eyeglasses
42.

Which type of lens is commonly used in magnifying glasses?

a)

Concave lens

b)

Convex lens

c)

Diverging lens

d)

Converging lens

43.

What happens to light when it passes through a diverging lens?

a)

It converges to a focal point

b)

It diverges and spreads out

c)

It reflects off the surface

d)

It absorbs the light completely

44.

What type of mirror is commonly used in makeup vanity tables?

a)

Plane mirror

b)

Convex mirror

c)

Concave mirror

45.

How does a concave mirror differ from a convex mirror in terms of image formation?

a)

Concave mirrors always produce virtual images.

b)

Convex mirrors always produce real images.

c)

Concave mirrors can produce both real and virtual images.

d)

Convex mirrors can produce both real and virtual images.

46.

How does a convex mirror affect the size of the image compared to the object?

a)

It magnifies the image

b)

It reduces the size of the image

c)

It maintains the same size

47.

Which type of lens is commonly used in cameras and projectors?

a)

Concave lens

b)

Convex lens

c)

Diverging lens

d)

Converging lens

48.

Which type of lens is used in a magnifying glass to make objects appear larger?

a)

Concave lens

b)

Convex lens

c)

Diverging lens

d)

Converging lens

49.

What is the primary function of a convex mirror?

a)

To produce real images

b)

To converge light rays

c)

To reduce the size of the image

d)

To provide a wider field of view

50.

Which of the following optical instruments uses a diverging lens and converging lens, respectively?

a)

Binocular, telescope

b)

Binocular, DSLR camera

c)

DSLR camera, telescope

d)

Microscope, telescope