Drawing ray diagrams Practice exercise 3

A dentist in Nairobi uses a curved mirror to see teeth more clearly. What kind of image is formed when the tooth is close to the mirror?  (1 mark)

A dentist in Nairobi uses a curved mirror to see teeth more clearly. What kind of image is formed when the tooth is close to the mirror?  (1 mark)

In a Mombasa supermarket, a convex security mirror is used. What type of image does it form of the people shopping?  (1 mark)

In a Mombasa supermarket, a convex security mirror is used. What type of image does it form of the people shopping?  (1 mark)

A customer in a Kisumu barber shop looks into a concave shaving mirror. If their face is between the focal point and the mirror, what type of image is formed?  (1 mark)

A customer in a Kisumu barber shop looks into a concave shaving mirror. If their face is between the focal point and the mirror, what type of image is formed?  (1 mark)

At Kibera Star Academy, a large curved mirror is mounted in a hallway corner to help students see around the bend before walking. Study the image below. Identify the type of mirror and explain why it is suitable for this situation.  (1 mark)

At Kibera Star Academy, a large curved mirror is mounted in a hallway corner to help students see around the bend before walking. Study the image below. Identify the type of mirror and explain why it is suitable for this situation.  (1 mark)

Why are convex mirrors used as side mirrors in matatus and other vehicles on Kenyan roads?  (1 mark)

Why are convex mirrors used as side mirrors in matatus and other vehicles on Kenyan roads?  (1 mark)

At the Nairobi Museum, a convex dome mirror is placed above a valuable display. Using ray diagram knowledge, explain why this mirror is suitable for the exhibit.  (2 marks)

At the Nairobi Museum, a convex dome mirror is placed above a valuable display. Using ray diagram knowledge, explain why this mirror is suitable for the exhibit.  (2 marks)

A lighthouse in Lamu uses a curved mirror to direct a beam of light across the sea. Explain how ray diagrams help determine the beam’s direction and why a specific point behind the mirror is important for ship visibility.  (2 marks)

A lighthouse in Lamu uses a curved mirror to direct a beam of light across the sea. Explain how ray diagrams help determine the beam’s direction and why a specific point behind the mirror is important for ship visibility.  (2 marks)

During a science fair in Eldoret, students build a solar firewood cooker using a concave mirror. If the black pot is placed too close to the mirror (closer than the focal point), what kind of image is formed and how will it affect heating?

During a science fair in Eldoret, students build a solar firewood cooker using a concave mirror. If the black pot is placed too close to the mirror (closer than the focal point), what kind of image is formed and how will it affect heating?

During a science fair in Eldoret, students build a solar firewood cooker using a concave mirror. If the black pot is placed too close to the mirror (closer than the focal point), what kind of image is formed and how will it affect heating?  (2 marks)

Refer to the image of a curved mirror placed at a blind T-junction. Identify the type of mirror shown and explain how the image formed improves driver safety.  (2 marks)

Refer to the image of a curved mirror placed at a blind T-junction. Identify the type of mirror shown and explain how the image formed improves driver safety.  (2 marks)

Refer to the image of a curved mirror placed at a blind T-junction. Identify the type of mirror shown and explain how the image formed improves driver safety.  (2 marks)

A farmer in Kitale installs a curved mirror in a chicken coop to monitor the hens from one point. Using ray diagram knowledge, state which mirror should be used and explain how the image helps with monitoring.  (2 marks)

A farmer in Kitale installs a curved mirror in a chicken coop to monitor the hens from one point. Using ray diagram knowledge, state which mirror should be used and explain how the image helps with monitoring.  (2 marks)