Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: Reflection of Light at Curved Surfaces, Exercise 1: Exercise
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Questions from Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: Reflection of Light at Curved Surfaces, Exercise 1: Exercise with Hints & Solutions
To form the image on the object itself, how should we place the object in front of a concave mirror? Explain with a ray diagram.

Draw a ray diagram to show the process of converging of the parallel beam by a concave mirror by taking four parallel incident rays.

Write the answer to the following question based on the data given in the table below.
Position of the object | Position of the image | Enlarged/ diminished | Erect/ inverted | Real/ virtual |
Between mirror and F | Behind the mirror | Enlarged | Erect | Virtual |
On focal point | At infinity | - | - | - |
Between F and C | Beyond C | Enlarged | Inverted | Real |
On center of curvature | On C | Same size | Inverted | Real |
Beyond C | Between F and C | Diminished | Inverted | Real |
In which situation inverted images formed by a concave mirror?

How do you appreciate the use of reflection of light by a concave mirror in making of TV antenna dishes?

Which type of mirror always gives a virtual and erect image. Is this image magnified or diminished?

Why is a mirror fixed to the solar cooker?

"Solar cooker is used to cook food". Explain how it works based on the energy conversion happening in it.

Explain the construction of a solar cooker.
