Convex Mirrors Worksheet
Explore the properties of convex mirrors, including image formation, ray diagrams, and practical applications, suitable for Grade 12 Physics students.
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Convex Mirrors: Properties and Applications
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1. Which of the following best describes the image formed by a convex mirror?
Real, inverted, and magnified
Virtual, inverted, and diminished
Virtual, upright, and diminished
Real, upright, and magnified
2. A convex mirror has a focal length of -20 cm. If an object is placed 30 cm in front of the mirror, what is the image distance?
-12 cm
12 cm
-60 cm
60 cm
3. Convex mirrors are also known as mirrors because they spread out incident light rays.
4. The focal point of a convex mirror is always located the mirror.
5. Draw a ray diagram for an object placed in front of a convex mirror. Clearly label the object, image, focal point (F), and center of curvature (C).
6. Explain two common applications of convex mirrors in everyday life.
7. A convex mirror always forms a real and inverted image.
True
False