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An extended object in the form of an arrow pointing upward has been placed in front of a plane mirror. Draw a labelled ray-diagram to show the formation of its image.

Important Questions on Reflection of Light

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Define the following terms used in the study of reflection of light by drawing a labelled ray-diagram:

Angle of reflection

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If the focal length of a convex mirror is 25 cm, what is its radius of curvature?
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What is the relation between the focal length and radius of curvature of a spherical mirror (concave mirror or convex mirror)? Calculate the focal length of a spherical mirror whose radius of curvature is 25 cm.
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Explain with a suitable diagram, how a concave mirror converges a parallel beam of light rays. Mark clearly the pole, focus and centre of curvature of concave mirror in this diagram.
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Draw diagram to show the action of convex mirror on a beam of parallel light rays. Mark on this diagram principal axis, focus F, centre of curvature C, pole Pand focal length f, of the convex mirror.
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In a convex spherical mirror, reflection of light takes place at:
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If R is the radius of curvature of a spherical mirror and f is its focal length, then:
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When a spherical 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 nature of spherical mirror?

(Choose from the following: Concave mirror/ Convex mirror)