QUIZ 3-Reflection of Light in Mirrors
QUIZ 3-Reflection of Light in Mirrors
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
3. When light strikes a smooth surface, the type of reflection that occurs is called:
A. Diffuse reflection C. Refracted reflection
B. Specular reflection D. Scattered reflection
4. The reflection by the rough surfaces that tend to reflect light in all directions is called ____________ .
A. diffused reflection C. regular reflection
B. glossy reflection D. specular reflection
5. The image you see in a plane mirror is called a ____________ image because it is not a real, physical object.
A. imaginary B. physical C. reflected D. virtual
6. If a ray of light hits a plane mirror at an angle of 30° to the normal, what is the angle of reflection?
A. 30° B. 60° C. 90° D. 0°
11. The size of the image is always smaller than the object in __________________ .
A. concave mirror B. convex mirror C. plane mirror D. inclined mirror
12. Are mirrors that are positioned at an angle to each other rather than being parallel or perpendicular.
A. concave mirror B. convex mirror C. plane mirror D. inclined mirror
13. When using two inclined mirrors to form an image of an object, the number of images seen depends on:
A. The angle of inclination between the mirrors C. The color of light hitting the mirrors
B. The shape of the mirrors D. The size of the mirrors
14. If two plane mirrors are inclined at an angle of 60 degrees, how many images of an object placed between them
will be formed?
A. 3 images B. 5 images C. 6 images D. Infinite images
15. In an arrangement of inclined mirrors, increasing the inclination angle between two mirrors generally:
A. Decreases the number of images formed C. Has no effect on the number of images formed
B. Increases the number of images formed D. Absorbs all incident light
Answer Key
1. B
2. C
QUIZ 3: Reflection of Light in Mirrors: 15-Item Multiple Choice Quiz
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. B
12. D
13. A
14. B
15. A