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S.2 Physics Topical Revision - Light (1)

The document contains revision questions for S.2 Physics focusing on the topic of light and reflection at curved mirrors, specifically concave and convex mirrors. It includes multiple-choice questions and essay questions that require explanations, diagrams, and calculations related to the properties and applications of these mirrors. Students are instructed to submit their work for marking on an eLearning platform or via WhatsApp.

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S.2 Physics Topical Revision - Light (1)

The document contains revision questions for S.2 Physics focusing on the topic of light and reflection at curved mirrors, specifically concave and convex mirrors. It includes multiple-choice questions and essay questions that require explanations, diagrams, and calculations related to the properties and applications of these mirrors. Students are instructed to submit their work for marking on an eLearning platform or via WhatsApp.

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S.2 PHYSICS | REVISION QUESTIONS to Mr. Ssendawula (WhatsApp : 0700 37 7992)
TOPIC: Light
Reflection at Curved mirrors.
1. A concave mirror may be used as
(i) a magnifying mirror.
(ii) a torch reflector.
(iii) a driving mirror.
A. (i) only. C. (ii) and (iii) only.

B. (i) and (ii) only. D. (i), (ii) and (iii).

2. A concave mirror can be used as a shaving mirror because when an


object is placed between the focus and the pole, the image formed is

A. magnified, virtual and C. diminished, real and


erect. inverted.

B. magnified, real and D. diminished, virtual and


inverted. erect.

3. Which of the following information is true about concave and convex


mirrors?

Concave mirror Convex mirror

A. Converges light Diverges light

B. Diverges light Converges light


C. Refracts light Reflects light
D. Has a wide field of view. Has a narrow field of view.

4. The bulb in a projector is placed.

A. at the focal point of the reflector.


B. at the centre of curvature of the reflector.
C. between the focal point and the centre of curvature of the reflector.
D. between the pole and the centre of curvature of the reflector.

5. An object is placed between the focal point and the centre of curvature of a
concave mirror. Which of the following fully describes the image formed?
A. Real, inverted, magnified
B. Virtual, erect, magnified

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C. Real, inverted, diminished
D. Real, erect, diminished.
6. A converging mirror produces a virtual, magnified and erect image when
A. The object is between the pole and the principal focus
B. The object is between the principal focus and the centre of curvature
C. The object is beyond the centre of curvature
D. The object is at infinity

Essay Questions

1. An object 3cm high is placed at right angles to the principle axis of a


concave mirror of focal length 7.5cm. if the object is 30cm from the pole of
the mirror, using a scale diagram, obtain the position and size of the image
formed.

2. (i) By use of ray diagram, explain how a parabolic mirror is used as a solar
concentrator.
(ii) State any two applications of parabolic mirrors.

3. (a) Define the following terms as applied to a concave mirror;


(i) Linear magnification
(ii) Centre of curvature of a concave mirror
(iii) principal focus
(b) State two uses of a concave and two of convex mirrors.

4. Describe an experiment to determine the focal length of a concave


mirror using an illuminated object.

(5) A concave mirror of focal length 15 cm forms a real image 6 cm high


at a distance of 60 cm from the mirror. By graphical construction, find;
(i) The position of the object.
(ii) The height of the object.
(iii) magnification of image.

(6) An object placed at a certain distance in front of a diverging mirror of


radius of curvature 20cm forms an image 30cm away from the mirror. By
scale drawing, determine the position of the object from the mirror.

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