Mirrors and Lenses

Front

What type of mirror can you see a real image?

Back

Concave mirror.

Front

The angle of incidence is ________ the angle of reflection.

Back

Equal to.

Front

Which type of mirror can produce an upside-down image?

Back

Concave mirror.

Front

What causes mirages?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is the bending of light as it passes through a different medium called?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What type of lens is thicker in the middle than at the edges?

Back

Convex lens.

Front

What type of lens is thinner in the middle than at the edges?

Back

Concave lens.

Front

What is the principle that states light travels in straight lines?

Back

The rectilinear propagation of light.

Front

What is the focal point of a lens or mirror?

Back

The point where parallel rays of light converge or appear to diverge.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different media.