Characteristics of images formed by concave and convex mirrors Practice exercise 3

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

Quiz Questions (15 questions)

Question 1
A motorist is using a convex side mirror. Explain how the image characteristics help in road safety. (2 marks)
Question 2
A student observes her face in a shaving mirror and sees an upright, magnified image. Identify the type of mirror and explain why this happens.  (2 marks)
Question 3
A student places an object beyond the centre of curvature of a concave mirror. Predict the nature of the image formed.  (2 marks)
Question 4
The diagram below shows a convex mirror with incident rays. Complete the ray diagram and describe the image. (2 marks)
Question 5
The diagram below shows a convex mirror with incident rays. Complete the ray diagram and describe the image. (2 marks)
Question 6
The diagram below shows an object placed at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror. Predict the image characteristics. (2 marks)
Question 7
The diagram below shows an object placed at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror. Predict the image characteristics. (2 marks)
Question 8
A learner sees an inverted image that is larger than the object when using a concave mirror. Explain where the object is placed and justify your answer. (2 marks)
Question 9
A science group places a candle between the focal point and the concave mirror. Predict what they will observe and explain your reasoning. (2 marks)
Question 10
A science group places a candle between the focal point and the concave mirror. Predict what they will observe and explain your reasoning. (2 marks)
Question 11
A student places an object 20 cm from a convex mirror. Explain the nature of the image and how it would change if the object is moved closer. (2 marks)
Question 12
A student places an object 20 cm from a convex mirror. Explain the nature of the image and how it would change if the object is moved closer. (2 marks)
Question 13
During an experiment, a learner places an object at the focal point of a concave mirror. No image appears. Explain why. (2 marks)
Question 14
The diagram below shows an object placed between F and C in front of a concave mirror. Analyse the expected image. (2 marks) 
Question 15
The diagram below shows an object placed between F and C in front of a concave mirror. Analyse the expected image. (2 marks) 

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