Mirrors and Lenses

Front

What type of mirror is used as a rear view mirror in vehicles?

Back

Convex mirror

Front

What type of mirror magnifies a close-up image, like a make-up mirror?

Back

Concave mirror

Front

Which type of mirror does not refract light?

Back

Mirror

Front

What does it mean to reflect in terms of light?

Back

To bounce off

Front

What is a concave mirror?

Back

A mirror that curves inward and can magnify images.

Front

What is a convex mirror?

Back

A mirror that curves outward and provides a wider field of view.

Front

What is the primary use of a plane mirror?

Back

To reflect images without distortion.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is the difference between concave and convex lenses?

Back

Concave lenses diverge light rays, while convex lenses converge them.

Front

What is the focal point of a lens?

Back

The point where light rays converge or appear to diverge.