WORKSHEET NO.

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CLASS: 10 LIGHT: REFLECTION PHYSICS

1. The radius of curvature of a spherical mirror is 30 cm. what is its focal length?

2. Name a mirror that can give an erect and enlarged image of an object.

3. Why do we prefer a convex mirror as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?

4. A concave mirror produces three times magnified virtual image of an object placed 10 cm
in front of it. Where is the image located?

5. What is the angle of reflection if a ray falls normally on a plane mirror?

6. A man standing in front of a mirror, finds his image having a very small head, a fat body
and legs of normal size. What types of mirrors are used in these three parts?

7. Differentiate between virtual image of a concave mirror and of a convex mirror.

8. The angles between an incident ray and the mirror is 40o
i) What is the angel of incidence?
ii) What is the angle of reflection?
iii) What is the total angle turned by the ray of light?

9. The angle between an incident ray and the mirror is . The total angle turned by the ray
of light is 80o. What is the value of ?

10. Distinguish between real and virtual image.

11. How can you distinguish between a plane mirror, a concave mirror and a convex mirror
without touching them?

12. Name the type of mirror used in the following:

i) Headlights of a car ii) Solar furnace.
Support your answer with reason.