Reflection and Mirrors (Leaving Cert Physics): Quizzes
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What is reflection of light?
What is reflection of light?
Light bouncing back from a surface
Which two factors affect how light bounces off an object?
Which two factors affect how light bounces off an object?
Material and surface texture
What type of reflection occurs when light hits a rough or uneven surface?
What type of reflection occurs when light hits a rough or uneven surface?
Diffuse reflection
Which statement best describes regular reflection?
Which statement best describes regular reflection?
Light reflects in a predictable manner
What is the normal in reflection?
What is the normal in reflection?
Line at right angles to mirror surface
According to the second law of reflection, means what?
According to the second law of reflection, means what?
Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection
What is a virtual image?
What is a virtual image?
Image where no light actually travels
How far behind a plane mirror does the image appear compared to the object in front?
How far behind a plane mirror does the image appear compared to the object in front?
Same distance
What does lateral inversion mean?
What does lateral inversion mean?
Image is reversed left-to-right
Why is 'AMBULANCE' written backwards on emergency vehicles?
Why is 'AMBULANCE' written backwards on emergency vehicles?
So drivers can read it in mirrors
How many plane mirrors does a periscope use?
How many plane mirrors does a periscope use?
Two
What temperature can solar furnaces using parabolic mirrors achieve?
What temperature can solar furnaces using parabolic mirrors achieve?
Over 3000°C