Quiz Questions (55 questions)
Question 1
The diagram below shows an object placed beyond the centre of curvature (C) of a concave mirror. Describe the position, size, orientation, and type of the image formed. (1 mark)
Question 2
The diagram below shows an object placed beyond the centre of curvature (C) of a concave mirror. Describe the position, size, orientation, and type of the image formed. (1 mark)
Question 3
What type of image is always formed by a convex mirror? (1 mark)
Question 4
What type of image is always formed by a convex mirror? (1 mark)
Question 5
What type of image is always formed by a convex mirror? (1 mark)
Question 6
The diagram below shows a convex mirror with incident rays. Complete the ray diagram and describe the image. (2 marks)
Question 7
The diagram below shows a convex mirror with incident rays. Complete the ray diagram and describe the image. (2 marks)
Question 8
Study the image of a dentist using a mirror during a dental check-up.Why is a concave mirror useful in this situation? (1 mark)
Question 9
Study the image of a dentist using a mirror during a dental check-up.Why is a concave mirror useful in this situation? (1 mark)
Question 10
Study the image of a dentist using a mirror during a dental check-up. Why is a concave mirror useful in this situation? (1 mark)
Question 11
Name the three main types of curved mirrors and describe their shape. (3 marks)
Question 12
Name the three main types of curved mirrors and describe their shape. (3 marks)
Question 13
Where is the image formed when an object is placed at the centre of curvature (C) of a concave mirror? (1 mark)
Question 14
Where is the image formed when an object is placed at the centre of curvature (C) of a concave mirror? (1 mark)
Question 15
Describe the nature of the image formed when an object is placed very close to a concave mirror. (2 marks)
Question 16
In a physics experiment, a curved mirror always forms virtual, upright, and smaller images no matter the position of the object. Identify this type of mirror and give one reason why the image is always virtual. (2 marks)
Question 17
A family in Garissa is using a solar cooker with a curved reflective surface to cook ugali. Explain how the concave mirror helps cook the food. (1 mark)
Question 18
A family in Garissa is using a solar cooker with a curved reflective surface to cook ugali. Explain how the concave mirror helps cook the food. (1 mark)
Question 19
What does the concave mirror in this image help to do?
Question 20
What does the concave mirror in this image help to do? (1 mark)
Question 21
What does the concave mirror in this image help to do? (1 mark)
Question 22
Study the ray diagram below of a concave mirror. A ray is shown travelling parallel to the principal axis.
Where will this ray reflect after hitting the mirror?
Question 23
Study the ray diagram below of a concave mirror. A ray is shown travelling parallel to the principal axis.
Where will this ray reflect after hitting the mirror? (1 mark)
Question 24
Study the ray diagram below of a concave mirror. A ray is shown travelling parallel to the principal axis.
Where will this ray reflect after hitting the mirror? (1 mark)
Question 25
Study the ray diagram below of a concave mirror. A ray is shown travelling parallel to the principal axis.
Where will this ray reflect after hitting the mirror? (1 mark)
Question 26
Study the ray diagram below of a concave mirror. A ray is shown travelling parallel to the principal axis.
Where will this ray reflect after hitting the mirror? (1 mark)
Question 27
Study the ray diagram below of a concave mirror. A ray is shown travelling parallel to the principal axis.
Where will this ray reflect after hitting the mirror? (1 mark)
Question 28
Study the ray diagram below of a concave mirror. A ray is shown travelling parallel to the principal axis. Where will this ray reflect after hitting the mirror? (1 mark)
Question 29
What is the orientation of an image formed by a concave mirror when the object is between the mirror and its focal point?A. InvertedB. UprightC. RealD. At infinity
Question 30
What is the orientation of an image formed by a concave mirror when the object is between the mirror and its focal point? (1 mark)
Question 31
What is the orientation of an image formed by a concave mirror when the object is between the mirror and its focal point? (1 mark)
Question 32
What is the behaviour of a focal ray in a concave mirror?
Question 33
What is the behaviour of a focal ray in a concave mirror? (1 mark)
Question 34
What is the behaviour of a focal ray in a concave mirror? (1 mark)
Question 35
What is the behaviour of a focal ray in a concave mirror? (1 mark)
Question 36
Identify the labelled part X in the diagram below, showing a concave mirror with parallel rays converging at X.
Question 37
Identify the labelled part X in the diagram below, showing a concave mirror with parallel rays converging at X. (1 mark)
Question 38
Identify the labelled part X in the diagram below, showing a concave mirror with parallel rays converging at X. (1 mark)
Question 39
Identify the labelled part X in the diagram below, showing a concave mirror with parallel rays converging at X. (1 mark)
Question 40
Brian looks at his hand in a curved mirror and sees a smaller upright image that appears behind the mirror. Which mirror is he using?A. Concave mirror, object beyond CB. Convex mirror, object placed anywhereC. Concave mirror, object between C and FD. Concave mirror, object at C
Question 41
Brian looks at his hand in a curved mirror and sees a smaller upright image that appears behind the mirror. Which mirror is he using? (1 mark)
Question 42
Brian looks at his hand in a curved mirror and sees a smaller upright image that appears behind the mirror. Which mirror is he using? (1 mark)
Question 43
What is the main reason convex mirrors are used as vehicle side mirrors?
Question 44
What is the main reason convex mirrors are used as vehicle side mirrors? (1 mark)
Question 45
What is the main reason convex mirrors are used as vehicle side mirrors? (1 mark)
Question 46
What is the name of the point on the mirror's surface where the principal axis meets the mirror?
Question 47
What is the name of the point on the mirror's surface where the principal axis meets the mirror? (1 mark)
Question 48
What is the name of the point on the mirror's surface where the principal axis meets the mirror? (1 mark)
Question 49
Why are convex mirrors used in places like ATMs and stores?
Question 50
Why are convex mirrors used in places like ATMs and stores? (1 mark)
Question 51
Why are convex mirrors used in places like ATMs and stores? (1 mark)
Question 52
Mwikali places a coin far beyond a concave mirror and notices a small, inverted image forming in front of the mirror. Where is the image formed?A. Between the focal point and the mirrorB. At the center of curvatureC. Between the center and the focal pointD. Beyond the center of curvature
Question 53
Mwikali places a coin far beyond a concave mirror and notices a small, inverted image forming in front of the mirror. Using the diagram below, where is the image formed? (1 mark)
Question 54
Mwikali places a coin far beyond a concave mirror and notices a small, inverted image forming in front of the mirror. Using the diagram below, where is the image formed? (1 mark)
Question 55
Mwikali places a coin far beyond a concave mirror and notices a small, inverted image forming in front of the mirror. Using the diagram below, where is the image formed? (1 mark)
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