Reflection, Mirrors & The Eye
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The ray that reflects is called "reflected ray"
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True
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False
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About This Quiz
This quiz delves into the principles of reflection, focusing on the behavior of light with mirrors and the human eye. It assesses understanding of key concepts like the angle of incidence and reflection, types of mirrors, and properties of rays in reflective contexts.
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The angle of incidence and the angle of reflection are equal.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
When a ray of light strikes a surface and gets reflected, the angle at which it strikes the surface is called the angle of incidence, and the angle at which it reflects off the surface is called the angle of reflection. According to the law of reflection, the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection are always equal. This means that if the angle of incidence is, for example, 30 degrees, the angle of reflection will also be 30 degrees. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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The ray that is in contact with the mirror is called "incidence ray"
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because the ray that is in contact with the mirror is indeed called the "incidence ray." When light strikes a mirror, the incident ray is the ray of light that approaches the mirror and makes contact with its surface. This incident ray is important in understanding how light reflects off the mirror and forms an image.Rate this question:
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There are two types of mirrors: flat and concave
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement is incorrect. There are actually three types of mirrors: flat, concave, and convex. Flat mirrors have a flat surface and reflect light without distorting the image. Concave mirrors have a curved inward surface and can focus light to create magnified or real images. Convex mirrors have a curved outward surface and can create smaller, virtual images. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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The part that holds soup in a spoon is an example of a convex mirror.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
A convex mirror is a mirror that curves outward, causing the reflected image to appear smaller. It is commonly used in rear-view mirrors and security mirrors. However, a spoon does not have a curved surface like a convex mirror. It is a concave shape, curving inward. Therefore, the statement that the part that holds soup in a spoon is an example of a convex mirror is false.Rate this question:
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The back side of a spoon is an example of a concave mirror.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The back side of a spoon is not an example of a concave mirror. A concave mirror is a mirror with a surface that curves inward, causing light rays to converge. The back side of a spoon, on the other hand, is usually convex, meaning it curves outward. Convex mirrors cause light rays to diverge, making objects appear smaller. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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