Mirrors in Geometric Optics
This worksheet covers fundamental concepts of mirrors, including types of mirrors, reflection, and image formation, suitable for Grade 9 Science students.
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Mirrors in Geometric Optics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work for calculations.
1. Which type of mirror always forms a virtual, upright, and diminished image?
Plane mirror
Concave mirror
Convex mirror
Parabolic mirror
2. The angle of incidence is the angle of reflection.
greater than
less than
equal to
half of
3. The imaginary line passing through the center of curvature and the pole of a spherical mirror is called the .
4. A mirror converges parallel rays of light to a single point.
5. A plane mirror forms a real image.
True
False
6. Convex mirrors are often used as rearview mirrors in vehicles.
True
False
7. Distinguish between a real image and a virtual image.
8. Draw a simple ray diagram for an object placed beyond the center of curvature of a concave mirror. Indicate the position and nature of the image formed.
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