MIrrors and Lenses

What is the primary function of mirrors in optics?

• To reflect light and form images

• To refract light and bend it

• To absorb light and prevent reflection

• To disperse light into a spectrum

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which type of lens converges light rays to a focal point?

• Convex lens

• Concave lens

• Plane lens

• Cylindrical lens

What principle allows mirrors to form images?

• Law of reflection

• Law of refraction

• Snell's Law

• Law of dispersion

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is the main difference between mirrors and lenses in terms of light interaction?

• Mirrors reflect light, lenses refract light

• Mirrors absorb light, lenses emit light

• Mirrors disperse light, lenses converge light

• Mirrors converge light, lenses diverge light

In which fields are lenses particularly vital according to the passage?

• Photography, astronomy, and vision correction

• Cooking, painting, and sculpture

• Music, dance, and theater

• Architecture, engineering, and construction