Mirrors in Science
Explore the properties of plane, concave, and convex mirrors and their applications in this Grade 8 Science worksheet.
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Mirrors: Reflection and Images
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Diagrams may be provided to assist you.
1. Which type of mirror always forms a virtual, upright, and diminished image?
Plane mirror
Concave mirror
Convex mirror
Both a and b
2. What is the angle of incidence if the angle of reflection is 45 degrees?
90 degrees
45 degrees
0 degrees
Depends on the mirror type
3. The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of .
4. A mirror converges parallel rays of light to a single focal point.
5. Rearview mirrors in cars are typically mirrors to provide a wider field of view.
6. A plane mirror produces a real image.
True
False
7. Concave mirrors are also known as diverging mirrors.
True
False
8. Describe one practical application of a concave mirror.
9. Explain why convex mirrors are often used as security mirrors in stores.
Match the mirror type with its description.
10. Plane Mirror
a. Produces a real or virtual image depending on object distance
11. Concave Mirror
b. Always forms a virtual, upright, and same-sized image
12. Convex Mirror
c. Always forms a virtual, upright, and diminished image
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