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Question 11 Mark
An object is any where between the pole and infinity of a convex mirror.
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Image
between infinity and pole of the mirror- will be virtual, magnified, and behind the mirror. The image formed by a convex mirror if the object is placed: at infinity- will be virtual, diminished, and behind the mirror.
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Question 21 Mark
An object is placed between the principal focus and pole of a concave mirror.
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Image
When an object is placed between the focus and the pole of a concave mirror, the image is virtual, erect and enlarged.
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Question 31 Mark
An object is placed between the principal focus and center of curvature of a concave mirror.
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Image
When an object is placed between the centre of curvature and the principal focus of a concave mirror, its image is formed beyond the centre of curvature. The image formed is real, inverted and magnified.
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Question 41 Mark
You are provided with a concave mirror.
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The image formed by the concave mirror will be enlarged and erect if it is placed very close to the face.
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Question 51 Mark
You are provided with a convex mirror.
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The image formed by the convex mirror will be erect and diminished in size.
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Question 61 Mark
You are provided with a plane mirror.
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The image formed by the plane mirror is laterally inverted and of the same size as the object.
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Question 71 Mark
State two differences between a real image and a virtual image :-virtual image
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A virtual image is an upright image that is achieved where the rays seem to diverge.
A virtual image is produced with the help of a diverging lens or a convex mirror.
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Question 81 Mark
State two differences between a real image and a virtual image :- real image
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Real images are obtained using a converging lens or a concave mirror.
he size of the real image depends upon the placement of the object.
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Question 91 Mark
State two uses of :- Convex mirror
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Two uses of Convex mirror.
When convex mirrors are used, the magnification of objects becomes simple.
It is used in sunglasses.
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Question 101 Mark
State two uses of :- Concave mirror
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Two uses of concave mirror:
It is used as a shaving mirror.
It is used as reflector in torch, head light of automobiles etc.
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Question 111 Mark
Define the following :Center of curvature
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The center of curvature of a curve is found at a point that is at a distance from the curve equal to the radius of curvature lying on the normal vector.
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Question 121 Mark
Define the following :Pole
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It is the geometrical center of the reflecting surface. It is represented by the letter P.
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Question 131 Mark
Define the following :Focal length
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Focal length is defined as the distance between the optical center and the focus of the lens.
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Question 141 Mark
Define the following :Principal axis
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The line passing through the optical center and centers of curvature of the faces of a lens or a curved mirror.
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Question 151 Mark
Write the correct statement :
Concave mirrors are used as street light reflectors.
Answer
Convex mirrors are used as street light reflectors.
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Question 161 Mark
Write the correct statement :
Any ray of light which initially passes through the principal focus of a spherical mirror, after reflection passes through center of curvature.
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Any ray of light which initially passes through the principal focus of a spherical mirror, after reflection passes through parallel.
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Question 171 Mark
Write the correct statement :
A convex mirror can be used as a shaving glass as it forms virtual and enlarged image.
Answer
A concave mirror can be used as a shaving glass as it forms virtual and enlarged image.
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Question 181 Mark
Write the correct statement :
When the object is at infinity in front of a convex mirror, it forms a real, erect and highly diminished image.
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When the object is at infinity in front of a convex mirror, it forms a virtual, erect and highly diminished image.
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Question 191 Mark
Write the correct statement :
The hollow surface of a concave mirror is silvered, such that its outer surface acts as reflecting surface.
Answer
The hollow surface of a concave mirror is silvered, such that its inner surface acts as reflecting surface.
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