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M.C.Q.
When a plane mirror is rotated through a certain angle, the reflected
ray turns through twice as much and the size of the image:

A is doubled

B Is halved

C becomes infinite

D remains the same

When a plane mirror is rotated through a certain angle, the reflected
ray turns through twice as much and the size of the image:

A is doubled

B Is halved

C becomes infinite

D remains the same

Magnification produced by a rear view mirror fitted in
vehicles

A is less than one

B is more than one

C is equal to one

D can be more than or less than one, depending

upon the position of the object in front of it
Magnification produced by a rear view mirror fitted in
vehicles

A is less than one

B is more than one

C is equal to one

D can be more than or less than one, depending

upon the position of the object in front of it
In torches, search lights and headlights of vehicles,
the bulb is placed

Between the pole and focus of

A the reflector

Very near to the focus of the

B reflector

Between the focus and centre of

C curvature of the reflector

D At the centre of curvature of the reflector

In torches, search lights and headlights of vehicles,
the bulb is placed

Between the pole and focus of

A the reflector

Very near to the focus of the

B reflector

Between the focus and centre of

C curvature of the reflector

D At the centre of curvature of the reflector

 Which of the following ray diagrams is the correct for the ray of light incident on
a concave mirror as shown in figure :

A B C D
 Which of the following ray diagrams is the correct for the ray of light incident on
a concave mirror as shown in figure :

A B C D
A child is standing in front of a magic of a mirror, She finds the image of her head
bigger, the middle portion of her body of the same size and that of the legs smaller.
The following is the order of combinations for the magic mirror from the top.

A Plane, convex and concave

B Convex, concave and plane

C Concave, plane and convex

D Convex, plane and concave

A child is standing in front of a magic of a mirror, She finds the image of
her head bigger, the middle portion of her body of the same size and
that of the legs smaller. The following is the order of combinations for
the magic mirror from the top.

A Plane, convex and concave

B Convex, concave and plane

C Concave, plane and convex

D Convex, plane and concave

The focal length of a concave mirror is 10 cm. The position of the object that is
useful for getting an enlarged image, which can be caught on a screen is

Placed at a distance of 5 cm
A from the pole of the mirror.

Placed at a distance of 15 cm
B from the pole of the mirror.

Placed at a distance of 35 cm
C from the pole of the mirror.

D Placed at a distance of 55 cm from

the pole of the mirror.
The focal length of a concave mirror is 10 cm. The position of the object that is
useful for getting an enlarged image, which can be caught on a screen is

Placed at a distance of 5 cm
A from the pole of the mirror.

Placed at a distance of 15 cm
B from the pole of the mirror.

Placed at a distance of 35 cm
C from the pole of the mirror.

D Placed at a distance of 55 cm from

the pole of the mirror.
A 2.0 cm high object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a concave mirror. The
distance of the object from the mirror is 30 cm, and its image is formed 60 cm from the mirror,
on the same side of the mirror as the object. Find the height of the image formed.

A 2 cm

B 8 cm

C 4 cm

D 6 cm
A 2.0 cm high object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a concave mirror. The
distance of the object from the mirror is 30 cm, and its image is formed 60 cm from the mirror,
on the same side of the mirror as the object. Find the height of the image formed.

A 2 cm

B 8 cm

C 4 cm

D 6 cm
 Assertion
and Reasoning
Assertion(A) : The centre of curvature is not a part of the mirror. It lies outside its
reflecting surface.
Reason (R) : The reflecting surface of a spherical mirror forms a part of a sphere.
This sphere has a centre.

A Both A and R are true and R is

the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true but R is not

the correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

Assertion(A) : The centre of curvature is not a part of the mirror. It lies outside its
reflecting surface.
Reason (R) : The reflecting surface of a spherical mirror forms a part of a sphere.
This sphere has a centre.

Both A and R are true and R is

A the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not

B the
2 c correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

Assertion(A) : It is not possible to see a virtual image by eye.
Reason (R): The rays that seem to emanate from a virtual image do not in fact emanates
from the image.

Both A and R are true and R is

A the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not

B the correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

Assertion(A) : It is not possible to see a virtual image by eye.
Reason (R): The rays that seem to emanate from a virtual image do not in fact emanates
from the image.

Both A and R are true and R is

A the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not

B the correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

 Assertion (A) : A ray passing through the centre of curvature of a
concave mirror after reflection, is reflected back along the same path.
Reason (R) : The incident rays fall on the mirror along the normal to the
reflecting surface.

Both A and R are true and R is

A the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not

B the correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

 Assertion (A) : A ray passing through the centre of curvature of a
concave mirror after reflection, is reflected back along the same path.
Reason (R) : The incident rays fall on the mirror along the normal to the
reflecting surface.

Both A and R are true and R is

A the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not

B the correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

 Assertion(A): The mirrors used in search lights are concave spherical.
Reason (R) : In concave spherical mirror the image formed is always
virtual.

Both A and R are true and R is

A the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is

B not the correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

 Assertion(A): The mirrors used in search lights are concave spherical.
Reason (R) : In concave spherical mirror the image formed is always
virtual.

Both A and R are true and R is

A the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is

B not the correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

 Assertion(A) : Mirror formula can be applied to a plane mirror.
Reason (R) : A plane mirror is a spherical mirror of infinite focal length.

Both A and R are true and R is

A the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is

B not the correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

 Assertion(A) : Mirror formula can be applied to a plane mirror.
Reason (R) : A plane mirror is a spherical mirror of infinite focal length.

Both A and R are true and R is

A the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not

B the correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

 Assertion(A) : The formula connecting u, v and f for a spherical mirror is
valid in all situations for all spherical mirrors for all positions of the
object.
Reason (R) : Laws of reflection are strictly valid for plane surfaces.

Both A and R are true and R is

A the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is

B not the correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

 Assertion(A) : The formula connecting u, v and f for a spherical mirror is
valid in all situations for all spherical mirrors for all positions of the
object.
Reason (R) : Laws of reflection are strictly valid for plane surfaces.

A A is true but R is false.

Both A and R are true but R is

B not the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true and R is

C the correct explanation of A.

D A is false but R is true.

 Assertion(A): A person cannot see his image in a concave mirror, unless,
he is standing beyond the center of curvature of the mirror.
Reason (R) : In a concave mirror, image formed is real provided the
object is situated beyond its focus.

Both A and R are true and R is

A the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is

B not the correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

 Assertion(A): A person cannot see his image in a concave mirror, unless,
he is standing beyond the center of curvature of the mirror.
Reason (R) : In a concave mirror, image formed is real provided the
object is situated beyond its focus.

Both A and R are true and R is

A the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is

B not the correct explanation of A.

C A is false but R is true.

D A is true but R is false.

Subjective
The magnification produced by a spherical mirror is -3”. List four
informations you obtain from this statement about the mirror/ image
 The magnification produced by a spherical mirror is -3”. List four
informations you obtain from this statement about the mirror/ image

Negative sign of magnification indicates that the image is real and inverted. Since the image is real
and inverted, the mirror is concave and magnification of -3 indicates that the image is magnified.
 The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror is +1/3.
Analysing this value state the (i) type of mirror and (ii) position of the
object with respect to the pole of the mirror. Draw any diagram to justify
your answer
 The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror is +1/3.
Analysing this value state the (i) type of mirror and (ii) position of the
object with respect to the pole of the mirror. Draw any diagram to justify
your answer

(i) Convex mirror

(ii) Between infinity and the pole of the mirror.
A concave mirror is used for image formation for different positions of an
object. What inferences can be drawn about the following when an object is
placed at a distance of 10 cm from the pole of a concave mirror of focal
length 15 cm?
(a) Position of the image
(b) Size of the image
(c) Nature of the image
Draw a labelled diagram of the above
 A concave mirror is used for image formation for different positions of an object.
What inferences can be drawn about the following when an object is placed at a
distance of 10 cm from the pole of a concave mirror of focal length 15 cm?
(a) Position of the image
(b) Size of the image
(c) Nature of the image
Draw a labelled diagram of the above

Given, f = -15 cm, u = -10 cm.

Thus the object is placed between the
principal focus and pole of the mirror.
(a) The position of the image will be behind
the mirror.
(b) The size of the image will be highly
enlarged.
(c) The nature of the image will be virtual and
erect.
A concave mirror has a focal length of 20 cm. At what distance from the
mirror should a 4 cm tall object be placed so that it forms an image at a
distance of 30 cm from the mirror? Also calculate the size of the image
formed.
A concave mirror has a focal length of 20 cm. At what distance from the
mirror should a 4 cm tall object be placed so that it forms an image at a
distance of 30 cm from the mirror? Also calculate the size of the image
formed.
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The curved surface of a spoon can be considered as a spherical
mirror. A highly smooth polished surface is called mirror. The mirror
whose reflecting surface is curved inwards or outwards is called a
spherical mirror. Inner part works as a concave mirror and the outer
bulging part acts as a convex mirror. The center of the reflecting
surface of a mirror is called pole and the radius of the sphere of
which the mirror is formed is called radius of curvature.
(i) When a concave mirror is held towards the sun and its sharp image
is formed on a piece of carbon paper for some time, a hole is burnt in
the carbon paper. What is the name given to the distance between the
mirror and carbon paper?
 (i) When a concave mirror is held towards the sun and its sharp image is
formed on a piece of carbon paper for some time, a hole is burnt in the
carbon paper. What is the name given to the distance between the
mirror and carbon paper?

A Radius of curvature

B Focal length

C Object distance

D Principal axis
 (i) When a concave mirror is held towards the sun and its sharp image is
formed on a piece of carbon paper for some time, a hole is burnt in the
carbon paper. What is the name given to the distance between the
mirror and carbon paper?

A Radius of curvature

B Focal length

C Object distance

D Principal axis
 The distance between pole and focal point of a spherical mirror is
equal to the distance between

A pole and center of curvature

focus point and center of

B curvature

C Object and Image

D Pole and image

 The distance between pole and focal point of a spherical mirror is
equal to the distance between

A pole and center of curvature

focus point and center of

B curvature

C Object and Image

D Pole and image

 The focal length of a mirror is 15 cm. The radius of curvature is

A 15 cm

B 30 cm

C 20 cm

D 10 cm
 The focal length of a mirror is 15 cm. The radius of curvature is

A 15 cm

B 30 cm

C 20 cm

D 10 cm
 The normal at any point on the mirror passes through

A Focus

B Pole

C Centre of Curvature

D Any point
 The normal at any point on the mirror passes through

A Focus

B Pole

C Centre of Curvature

D Any point
 In a convex spherical mirror, reflection of light takes place at

A a flat surface

B a bent-in surface

C a bulging-out surface

D an uneven surface
 In a convex spherical mirror, reflection of light takes place at

A a flat surface

B a bent-in surface

C a bulging-out surface

D an uneven surface
The relation between distance of an object from the mirror (u), distance of image
from the mirror (v) and the focal length (F) is called mirror formula. This formula
is valid in all situations for all spherical mirrors for all positions of the object.
The size of image formed by a spherical mirror depends on the position of the
object from the mirror. The image formed by a spherical mirror can be bigger
than the object, equal to the object or smaller than the object. The size of the
image relative to the object is given by the linear magnification (m). Thus, the
magnification is given by the ratio of height of image to the height of object. If
magnification is negative, image is real and if it is positive, image is virtual.
 What is the position of an image when an object is placed at a distance
of 20 cm from a concave mirror of focal length 20 cm?

A 5 cm

B 20 cm

C 10 cm

D infinity
 What is the position of an image when an object is placed at a distance
of 20 cm from a concave mirror of
focal length 20 cm?

A 5 cm

B 20 cm

C 10 cm

D infinity
 Which of the following ray diagrams is correct for the ray of light
incident on a concave mirror as shown in figure?

D
 Which of the following ray diagrams is correct for the ray of light
incident on a concave mirror as shown in figure?

D
 If the magnification of an image is -2, the characteristic of image will be

A Virtual and small

B Virtual and enlarged

C Real and small

D Real and inverted

 If the magnification of an image is -2, the characteristic of image will be

A Virtual and small

B Virtual and enlarged

C Real and small

D Real and inverted

 (iv) The mirror formula holds for

A Convex Mirror

B Concave mirror

C Plane mirror

D All of these
 (iv) The mirror formula holds for

A Convex Mirror

B Concave mirror

C Plane mirror

D All of these
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