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The center of a spherical mirror from which light is reflected is called the pole of the mirror.

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Description : Draw the ray diagram in each case to show the position and nature of the image formed when the object is placed: (i) at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror (ii) between the pole P and focus F of ... front of a convex mirror (iv) at 2F of a convex lens (v) in front of a concave lens -Physics

Last Answer : Answer. Nature of image: Real, inverted and same size image is formed at the centre of curvature. Nature of image: Virtual, enlarged and erect image is formed behind the mirror. Nature of image: Virtual ... : Virtual, erect and diminished image is formed between O and F on the same side of object.

Description : The centre of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror is called the : (1) Radius (2) Centre of Curvature (3) Pole (4) Focus

Last Answer : (3) Pole Explanation: The center of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirron is called as the pole of the mirror which is mainly known as the center of curvature.

Description : A concave mirror of focal length 15 cm can form a magnified, erect as well as inverted image of an object placed in front of it." Justify this statement stating the position of the object with respect to the pole of the mirror in both the cases for obtaining the images. -Science

Last Answer : For magnified and erect image the object is placed between pole P and focus F. For magnified and inverted image the object is placed either at focus or anywhere between F and C.

Description : The line joining the centre of curvature and pole of the mirror is called. ______.

Last Answer : The line joining the centre of curvature and pole of the mirror is called. ______. A. the principal axis B. y-axis C. the centre axis D. None of these

Description : An object is placed at a distance equal to the focal length of convex mirror. If the focal length of the mirror be f, then the distance of the image from the pole of the mirror is (a) Less than f (b) Equal of f (c) More than f (d) Infinity

Last Answer : Ans:(a)

Description : An object of height 4 cm is kept at a distance of 80 cm from the pole af a diverging mirror. If the focal length of the mirror is 10 cm. the height of the image formed is (a) + 3.0 cm (b) + 2.5 cm (c) + 1.0 cm (d) + 0.75 cm

Last Answer : (c) + 1.0 cm

Description : Do I weigh less on the equator compared to the North Pole? -Physics

Last Answer : Yes we weigh less at the equator than at the poles though the difference is negligible. This is because of the distance. As we know, the more closer we are towards the core of a body, the more ... Baird. Hope it helps :) Stay Safe, Stay Curious, Keep Learning, Keep Growing..... Thankyou!!!

Description : The south pole of the earth’s magnet is near the geographical ________. (1) south (2) east (3) west (4) north

Last Answer : (4) north Explanation: The South Pole of the Earth's magnet is in the geographical North because it attracts the North Pole of the suspended magnet and vice versa. Thus, there is a magnetic S-pole near the geographical North, and a magnetic Npole near the geographical South

Description : As we go from Equator to North pole the value of `S, the acceleration due to gravity (1) remains the same (2) decreases (3) increases (4) None of the above

Last Answer : (3) increases Explanation: The acceleration due to gravity of earth is the rate of increase of velocity of a body falling freely towards the earth. At a given place, the value of acceleration due to gravity ... out at the equator. The value of 'g' is minimum at the equator and maximum at the poles.

Description : When a bar magnet is cut into two equal halves, the pole strength of each piece (1) becomes double (2) becomes half (3) becomes zero (4) remains the same

Last Answer : (4) remains the same Explanation: The poles remains same whether the magnet is cut into two equal half or more and also pole strength remains same but magnetic moment reduces due to decrease in the length of ... is called north pole (N-poled of the magnet and the other end the south pole (S-pole).

Description : Whenever there is force on magnetic pole, there exists A. magnetic field B. electric field C. current D. voltage

Last Answer : electric field

Description : Magnetic lines of force have all but one of the following characteristics. The one that they DO NOT have is: w) they go from the South-pole to the North-pole of a magnet outside of the magnet ... most concentrated at the poles of a magnet y) they pass through copper z) they never cross one another

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- THEY GO FROM THE SOUTH-POLE TO THE NORTH-POLE OF THE M AGNET 

Description : In the Earth, the weight of a body is maximum at the (1) North Pole(2) South Pole (3) Equator (4) Surface

Last Answer : Surface

Description : As we go from Equator to North pole the value of ‘g’, the acceleration due to gravity (1) remains the same (2) decreases (3) increases (4) None of the above

Last Answer : increases

Description : When a bar magnet is cut into two equal halves, the pole strength of each piece – (1) becomes double (2) becomes half (3) becomes zero (4) remains the same

Last Answer : remains the same

Description : When you hold a mirror in front of another mirror, do the repeated images that are reflected back go on forever?

Last Answer : Ha! You’ve received more Great Questions than answers! That’s funny! GQ, by the way To be honest, I’ve wondered this some time in my life. I don’t think I have an answer, but great question! (: I want to try this now!

Description : Why do you need glasses to look in a mirror?

Last Answer : Let's say the object you are looking at is 12 feet behind you, and you hold the mirror 1 foot in front of your face. The light path from the object to your eye is 14 feet. You would be ... path would be only 12 feet.The object appears 13 feet behind the mirror, which is 1 foot from your face.

Description : Which mirror is used in solar cooker ?

Last Answer : Concave mirrors are used in solar cookers.

Description : Which mirror is used to avoid an accident at a bend in a mountain road ?

Last Answer : Plane mirrors are used to avoid accidents on hilly road bends.

Description : What is the reflection of the mirror used in dental treatment ?

Last Answer : Unreal and magnified reflections are formed in the mirror used for dental treatment.

Description : What is the main focus of spherical mirror ?

Last Answer : : The point at which the rays of light parallel to the main axis of the spherical mirror meet at the point above the main axis (in the concave mirror) or appear to be moving away from the point above the main axis (in the convex mirror) is called the main focus of the spherical mirror.

Description : What is Gaelic Mirror ?

Last Answer : : We have all seen ordinary equal mirrors but we cannot all see the real Gaelic mirror. However, the main point of the Gaelic mirror, but a lot can be seen in the shiny new spoon. ... will be concave or convex galvanized mirror depending on which surface will be coated with silver or aluminum.

Description : Which mirror is used in the head light of a car ?

Last Answer : Concave mirrors are used in automobile headlights.

Description : What to do to make the reflection in the mirror real ?

Last Answer : To the right and left of the mirror, two mirrors should be placed at right angles to each other to correct the wrong reflection.

Description : What is a spherical mirror ?

Last Answer : If the reflecting surface is smooth and spherical, that is, if the reflecting surface is a special part of a sphere and there is regular reflection of light in it, then it is called spherical mirror.

Description : What is a mirror ?

Last Answer : The surface on which light is regularly reflected is called a mirror.

Description : What is a convex mirror ?

Last Answer : If the regular reflection of light occurs from the convex surface of a spherical mirror, then that mirror is called convex mirror.

Description : What is a mirror ? What is a mirror ?

Last Answer : A mirror is a smooth surface where regular reflection occurs according to the rules of reflection of light.

Description : Which mirror is used in street lights ?

Last Answer : convex mirrors are used in street lights.

Last Answer : The surface of a smooth , flat reflecting surface that reflects light regularly is called a flat mirror.

Description : A convex mirror makes a good rear-view mirror for a car. Why?

Last Answer : – It forms erect, reduced images

Description : If you look into a mirror and find that the image (your reflexion) is smaller than you, then the type of the mirror is - (1) plano-concave mirror (2) concave mirror (3) plane mirror (4) convex mirror

Last Answer : (4) convex mirror Explanation: A convex mirror, diverging mirror, or fish eye mirror is a curved mirror in which the reflective surface bulges toward the light source. Such mirrors always form a virtual image and the image is smaller than the object.

Description : Convex mirrors are used as a rear view mirror in motor cycles because (1) it forms real image (2) it forms erect (upright) image (3) it forms smaller image as compared with object (4) All of the above

Last Answer : (3) it forms smaller image as compared with object Explanation: It is because image formed by an convex mirror is always virtual, erect and smaller than the object.

Description : Convex mirror is generally used in - (1) solar cookers (2) opthalmoscope (3) reflector for head light (4) rear view mirror

Last Answer : (4) rear view mirror Explanation: Rear view mirrors of carsare convex mirrors as they enable the driver to see a wide area of the road behind the car. The convex mirror makes the rays of ... if they were coming from its focus, thereby produdcing a diminished virtual image which the driver can see.

Description : The mirror used by ENT specialist is: (1) Plane mirror (2) Concave mirror (3) Convex mirror (4) None of these

Last Answer : (2) Concave mirror Explanation: To see the inner part of ear and other parts, E.N.T doctors use a concave mirror. When the rays of light falls on reflecting surface of concave mirror, that time Concave mirror concentrate those all the rays at its focus.

Description : The focal length of a plane mirror is (1) Positive (2) Negative (3) Zero (4) Infinity

Last Answer : (4) Infinity Explanation: A plane mirror is a mirror with a flat reflective surface. The focal length of a plane mirror is infinity. Its optical power is zero.

Description : Vehicles use ______ to see the objects coming from behind. (1) Concave lens (2) Convex lens (3) Convex mirror (4) Concave mirror

Last Answer : (2) Convex lens Explanation: Convex mirror is used in rear view mirror of vehicles; so that the driver can see the traffic coming from behind. The field of view is widest in case of a convex mirror, which enables it to show a wider area from behind.

Description : If the angle of incidence formed on a concave mirror at a point is 30° then the angle of reflection will be: (1) 15° (2) 30° (3) 60° (4) 90°

Last Answer : (2) 30° Explanation: The angle between the incident ray and the normal is known as the angle of inci dence. The angle between the reflected ray and the normal is known as the angle of reflection.

Description : A boy is standing in front of a plane mirror at a distance of 3 m from it. What is the distance between the boy and his image? (1) 3 m (2) 6 m (3) 4.5 m (4) None of these

Last Answer : (2) 6 m Explanation: The image formed by a plane mirror is always virtual upright, and of the same shape and size as the object it is reflecting. A virtual image is a copy of an object formed at the location from which the light rays appear to come

Description : Shaving mirror is – (1) Convex (2) Concave (3) Plane (4) Parabolic

Last Answer : (2) Concave Explanation: Concave mirrors are used in makeup or shaving mirrors. When shaving or applying makeup, a person holds the mirror close to her face. This allows him to see an enlarged image of him face, which is helpful for applying makeup or shaving correctly.

Description : Which type of mirror is used in the head lights of vehicles? (1) Plane mirror (2) Concave mirror (3) Convex mirror (4) Parabolic mirror

Last Answer : (2) Concave mirror Explanation: Car head lights have concave mirrors because it collects and focuses as much as possible of the light from the bulb and send it out as a fairly tight beam in one ... at the focal point. The reflected light is parallel and gives more visibility to the driver at night.

Description : When a light wave is reflected from a mirror, there is a change in its – (1) frequency (2) amplitude (3) wavelength (4) velocity

Last Answer : (2) amplitude Explanation: When a light wave is reflected from an object, it changes not only its amplitude but also its phase according to the properties of the object at a particular point. The velocity and momentum are just reversed in another direction.

Description : A rear-view mirror for driving is – (1) plain (2) concave (3) convex (4) inverted

Last Answer : (3) convex Explanation: The kind of mirror used in the rear-view mirror must be convex mirrors, because it creates smaller, yet still upright images. Concave mirrors would create an inverted image and ... make everything smaller so this allows the driver to see a greater range of things behind him.

Description : The mirror used for the head light of a car is – (1) spherical concave (2) plane (3) cylindrical (4) parabolic concave

Last Answer : (4) parabolic concave Explanation: A parabolic (or paraboloid or paraboloidal) reflector(or dish or mirror) is a reflective surface used to collect or project energy such as light, sound, or radio waves.

Description : A real image can be formed by which of the following single mirrors? w) a plane mirror x) a concave spherical mirror y) a convex spherical mirror

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- A CONCAVE SPHERICAL MIRROR

Description : The focal length of a concave mirror is 2 meters. An object is positioned 8 meters in front of the mirror. Is the image of this object real or virtual? 

Last Answer : ANSWER: REAL

Description : To create an enlarged real image using a concave mirror, the object must be placed: w) beyond the center of curvature. x) between the center and the focus. y) at the focus. z) closer than the focus.

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- BETWEEN THE CENTER AND THE FOCUS.

Description : You want to put up a mirror at a blind corner in a building. Which of the following will give you the largest field of view? Is it a: w) convex mirror x) concave mirror y) cylindrical mirror z) plane mirror

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- CONVEX MIRROR

Description : By which one of the following can a real image be produced? Can it be produced by a: w) concave mirror x) plane mirror y) diverging lens z) convex mirror

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- CONCAVE MIRROR