Name:__________________________

Date:_______________________________

Science 8 Light & Optics

SLO: Investigate the transmission of light, and describe its behaviour using a geometric ray
model.

Read through the quiz thoroughly before beginning. You have 48 minutes to complete the quiz.

Part A: Multiple Choice

Read each question and answer carefully. Circle the correct answer. (1 point each)
1) What is a Plane Mirror?
A. Flat mirror
B. Angled mirror
C. Convex mirror
D. Concave mirror

2) A Mirage is an example of
A. Light reflection
B. Light refraction
C. Convex mirror image
D. Concave mirror image

3) What item below is Non-luminous?

A. Sun
B. Moon
C. Light bulb
D. Glow stick

4) What item below is an example of a Translucent material?

A. Window
B. Text book
C. Wax paper
D. Magnifying glass

5) The angle of incidence of a beam of light hitting a mirror is 45 degrees. What would the
angle of reflection be?
A. 35 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 90 degrees
D. 180 degrees
6) An image reflected off a convex mirror is _____________________ the original.
A. Smaller than
B. The same as
C. Larger than
D. Inverted from (upside down)
7) The image below is an example of __________________________.
A. Luminosity
B. Incident rays
C. Diffuse reflection
D. Regular reflection

8) Refraction is caused by light changing _________________ as it moves from one

material to another.
A. Speed
B. Distance
C. Intensity
D. Properties

9) When light travels, it does so in straight lines. What creates a shadow?

A. The absence of light
B. The reflection of light
C. The refraction of light
D. The absence of a source of light
10) If an object is placed between the focal point in a concave mirror and the mirror itself,
the image will appear _______________________________.
A. Upright and smaller
B. Upright and larger
C. Upside down and smaller
D. Upside down and larger
11) An illustration demonstrating how light travels is referred to as a ________________.
A. Light diagram
B. Light sketch
C. Ray diagram
D. Ray sketch

Mid Test Meme

Part B: Fill-in-the-Blanks
Read the question carefully and ensure you properly label each part of the diagram.
( mark each) (6 marks total)
12) Using the illustration below, label the different parts of the Law of Reflection.
C

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A. _______________________________________
B. _______________________________________
C. _______________________________________
D. _______________________________________
E. _______________________________________
F. _______________________________________

Part C: Definitions
Define the following terms using full sentences. (1 mark each)

13) Intensity:
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14) Focal Point:

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15) Luminous:
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16) Diffuse Reflection:

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Part D: Draw & Identify

17) Draw a ray diagram showing how light rays from the light bulb would interact with the
Concave Mirror. If a focal point occurs, make sure you properly label where it occurs. (2
marks)

18) Draw a ray diagram showing how light rays from the light bulb would interact with the
Convex Lens. (2 marks)