Spherical Mirrors

Author:Amarnath Mishra, Geeta Mehta, Deepti Lehri & Rajesh Mohan
7th CBSE
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Spherical Mirrors: Overview

In this topic, we will learn about the spherical mirrors. It discusses concave and convex mirrors and explains how they are differentiated. We will also learn about the center of curvature of the mirror.

Important Questions on Spherical Mirrors

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Basic Science For Class 7>Light>Spherical Mirrors> Q 1

A convex mirror is one in which the reflecting surface bulges_____.

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Basic Science For Class 7>Light>Spherical Mirrors> Q 2

A _____ image can be formed on a screen.

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Basic Science For Class 7>Light>Spherical Mirrors> Q 3

Which of these form virtual images only?

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Basic Science For Class 7>Light>Spherical Mirrors> Q 4

Convex mirrors are used as rear-view mirrors. Why?

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Basic Science For Class 7>Light>Spherical Mirrors> Q 5

Why is the image formed by a pinhole inverted?

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Basic Science For Class 7>Light>Spherical Mirrors> Q 6

Mention two uses of a concave mirror.

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Basic Science For Class 7>Light>Spherical Mirrors> Q 7

You have a concave mirror. Where will you place an object to see an erect and magnified image?

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Basic Science For Class 7>Light>Spherical Mirrors> Q 8

An object is placed beyond the focus of a concave mirror. What is the nature of the image- real or virtual, erect or inverted?