Describe the general principles of reflection?
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Q: What is a refractive mirror?
A: The process of bending of light while travelling from one medium to another is called refraction .
Q: Explain two rules of reflection for concave mirrors.
A: Given: Concave mirror
Q: There is a slight difference between the waterfall at the top and bottom, why?
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Q: list down the places or things found on convex and concave mirrors. Explain the importance of curved…
A: A curved mirror is a mirror with a curved reflecting surface where the convex lens has an outward…
Q: Which of the following does NOT contribute to sparkling of diamonds? A) Total Internal Reflection B)…
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Q: Silver is used to make good quality mirrors. Why?
A: Silver has a moderate melting temperature. It is malleable. It has the best heat and conductivity of…
Q: What kind of mirror – concave, convex or plain – would be best suited for use in a solar cooker?…
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Q: Making reference to your knowledge of total internal reflection, explain who you can test a diamond…
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A: The 21-foot rule has long been used by police officers. Essentially, it says that when an assailant…
Q: What is the speed of light in air? What is the speed of light in crown glass?
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Q: Why is the word “AMBULANCE” in an ambulance car written in reverse?
A: to explain : why the word "AMBULANCE" on an ambulance car written in reverse ?
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Q: An object is to the left of a convex mirror. Describe the two rays needed to indicate the location…
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Q: when using a magnifying glass, the magnification is greater when the magnified image is at?
A: Magnifying glass is convex lens in nature. If object distance is = u , Focal length =f , Then…
Q: What are some fact about reflection
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Q: of glass and ceramic
A: The properties are explained as, i). Transparency ii). Translucency iii). Opacity
Q: Concave mirrors create reflections with large fields of view. True of False
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Q: Describe from your own experience an example of a free-end reflection and a fixedend reflection.
A: Fixed end reflection:- When the pulse is reflected off of the fixed end, it is inverted. In other…
Q: What is the relationship between object and image location for reflection in a plane mirror?
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Q: what are the uses of plane,concave and convex mirrors and how they work?
A: Plane mirrors: The plane mirrors are used as looking glass. These mirrors are used to make…
Q: how Huygens’ principle leads to the laws of reflection and refraction. Use the same principle to…
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Q: Does the law of reflection apply in plane mirror and spherical mirrors? Explain
A: No, the laws of reflection do not change. They are applicable to spherical mirrors also.
Q: How do mirrors actually work?
A: Given: Mirrors
Q: What is the image formed by a convex lens if an object is placed at the center of curvature of the…
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Q: What type of mirror is used in solar cookers and why?
A: Concave mirrors are used in solar cookers. This is because they are the only type of mirrors that…
Q: What is the relation between contact angle that a drop makes with a surface, and whether the drop…
A: The angle of contact is defined as the angle subtended between the tangents drawn at the liquid…
Q: What is meant by “critical angle” in regard to total internal reflection?
A: CRITICAL ANGLE: It is the angle of incidence when light comes from denser to rarer media interface…
Describe the general principles of reflection?
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