Types of curved mirrors Practice exercise 1

Course: Grade 9 Integrated Science - Force and Energy - Curved Mirrors

Quiz Questions (18 questions)

Question 1
Name the three main types of curved mirrors and describe their shape. (3 marks)
Question 2
Name the three main types of curved mirrors and describe their shape. (3 marks)
Question 3
State three differences between concave and convex mirrors.  (3 marks)
Question 4
The diagram below shows a mirror. Identify the type of mirror and name two parts labeled on it. (2 marks)
Question 5
The diagram below shows a mirror. Identify the type of mirror and name two parts labeled on it. (2 marks)
Question 6
The figure below represents a curved mirror. State the type of mirror. (1 mark)
Question 7
The figure below represents a curved mirror. State the type of mirror. (1 mark)
Question 8
What is a parabolic mirror?   (1 mark)
Question 9
Define the term “focal point” as used in curved mirrors and explain how it differs in concave and convex mirrors. (2 marks)
Question 10
Define the term “focal point” as used in curved mirrors and explain how it differs in concave and convex mirrors. (2 marks)
Question 11
Describe two differences between the focal properties of concave and convex mirrors. (2 marks)
Question 12
Describe two differences between the focal properties of concave and convex mirrors. (2 marks)
Question 13
Differentiate between a spherical mirror and a parabolic mirror. (2 marks)
Question 14
Differentiate between a spherical mirror and a parabolic mirror. (2 marks)
Question 15
Distinguish between the principal focus and the focal plane of a concave mirror. (2 marks)
Question 16
Distinguish between the principal focus and the focal plane of a concave mirror. (2 marks)
Question 17
What is the difference between the centre of curvature and the radius of curvature of a curved mirror? (2 marks)
Question 18
What is the difference between the centre of curvature and the radius of curvature of a curved mirror? (2 marks)

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