Quiz Reflection

What is the term used when a ray of light approaches a smooth polished surface and bounces back?

• Refraction

• Absorption

• Reflection

• Diffraction

Which of the following is true about the angle of incidence?

• It is always greater than the angle of reflection

• It is equal to the angle of reflection for plane mirrors only

• It is always less than the angle of reflection

• It is equal to the angle of reflection for all surfaces

Can a virtual image be taken on a screen?

• False

• True

Image formed in a plane mirror is real and erect.

• False

• True

Diffused reflection takes place from rough surfaces.

• False

• True

Plane mirrors are used as reflectors in the solar cookers.

• False

• True

Regular reflection is less harmful to the eyes compared to the diffused reflection.

• False

• True

What type of image is formed by a plane mirror?

• Real

• Inverted

• Diminished

• Virtual

Which mirror always forms a virtual, erect image of the same size as the object?

• Convex mirror

• None of these

• Concave mirror

• Plane mirror

What is the angle called which the incident ray makes with the normal during reflection?

• Angle of reflection

• Angle of incidence

• None of these

• Both (a) and (b)