Image Formation by Mirrors

a copy of an object formed by reflected or refracted rays of light

• image

• reflection

• regular reflection

• diffuse reflection

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Which diagram represents specular reflection?

• A

• B

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Which of the following describes the image formation by a plane mirror?

• A real image is formed in front of the mirror

• A real image is formed behind the mirror

• A virtual image is formed in front of the mirror

• A virtual image is formed behind the mirror

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If the mirror becomes flatter and the focal point moves farther from the mirror, which best describes the reflection of the parallel rays shown in the figure?

• They pass through the old focal point

• They do not pass through either the old or the new focal point

• They pass through the new focal point

• They reverse direction

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The size of an object and its image are the same in this type of mirror...

• plane

• concave

• convex

A candle is placed at a short distance from a plane mirror, as shown in the figure below

At which labeled position will the image of the flame appear to be located?

• A

• B

• C

• M

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Which one of the following describe the image formed by a plane mirror?

• real and inverted

• real and upright

• virtual and upright

• virtual and inverted

How far is an object from a concave mirror if the image formed is upright?

• One focal length

• Less than one focal length

• More than two focal lengths

• Two focal lengths

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Which describes the image formed by a convex mirror?

• Real

• Inverted

• Enlarged

• Virtual

Type of mirror used as a side mirror on a vehicle to provide a wide angle view.

• plane

• convex

• concave