How many mirrors are usually used in a kaleidoscope?
- A1
- B2
- ✓3
- D4
Answer: C.
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MCQ (1 Marks)
41 Q→02Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ
10 Q→03True False[1 Marks ]
15 Q→04Fill In The Blanks With Correct Alternative.[1 Marks Each]
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If an object is placed at a distance of 0.5 m in front of a plane mirror, the distance between the object and the image formed by the mirror will be
- A2 m
- ✓1 m
- C0.5 m
- D0.25 m
Answer: B.
View full solution →Natural luminous object among the following is
- Atube light
- Bbulb
- Cmoon
- ✓stars
Answer: D.
View full solution →Shadow of an object is seen in
- Ablue
- Bred
- ✓black
- Dnone.
Answer: C.
View full solution →Image formed by the pinhole camera is
- ✓erect
- Binverted
- Csometimes erected, sometimes inverted
- Dall of these.
Answer: A.
View full solution →Assertion (A): The image formed by a plane mirror is laterally inverted.
Reason (R): A plane mirror reverses the left and right sides of the object.
Reason (R): A plane mirror reverses the left and right sides of the object.
- ✓Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- CA is true but R is false.
- DA is false but R is true.
Answer: A.
View full solution →Statement A: Image formed by a plane mirror is laterally inverted.
Statement B: Images of alphabets T and O appear identical to themselves in a plane mirror.
Statement B: Images of alphabets T and O appear identical to themselves in a plane mirror.
- ✓Both statements are true
- BBoth statements are false
- CStatement A is true, but statement B is false
- DStatement A is false, but statement B is true
Answer: A.
View full solution →Assertion (A): In mirror image, the left side of the object is seen as the right side in the image.
Reason (R): The capital English letter ‘H’ does not show a lateral inversion.
Reason (R): The capital English letter ‘H’ does not show a lateral inversion.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- ✓Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- CA is true but R is false.
- DA is false but R is true.
Answer: B.
View full solution →Assertion (A): Never look directly at the sun it may be extremely harmful for our eyes.
Reason (R): Pin hole camera can be used for brightly little objects.
Reason (R): Pin hole camera can be used for brightly little objects.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- ✓Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- CA is true but R is false.
- DA is false but R is true.
Answer: B.
View full solution →Assertion (A): The objects which allow the light to pass through them are called translucent objects.
Reason (R): Glass sheets, water, and air are examples of transparent objects.
Reason (R): Glass sheets, water, and air are examples of transparent objects.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- CA is true but R is false.
- ✓A is false but R is true.
Answer: D.
View full solution →Moon is a non-luminous body.
Black thick paper is translucent.
The shadow of a coloured object is also coloured.
Mirror does not change the direction of light that falls on it.
An image formed by a plane mirror is erect.
Glass is _______ but plastic is _______ .
Shadows are formed when an _______ object comes in the path of light.
Kaleidoscope is based on the concept of _______
Plane mirror forms only a _______ image of an object.
Changing of left side of object to right side of image is called _______ .
Suppose you view the tree shown in through a pinhole camera. Sketch the outline of the image of the tree formed in the pinhole camera.
Suppose you are given a tube of the shape shown in the Fig. and two plane mirrors smaller than the diameter of the tube. Can this tube be used to make a periscope? If yes, mark where you will fix the plane mirrors.
Which of the following are luminous objects?
Mars, Moon, Pole Star, Sun, Venus, Mirror
Mars, Moon, Pole Star, Sun, Venus, Mirror
Does a pinhole camera form an erect image?
What does the formation of shadows prove about the nature of light?
Measure the length of your shadow at 9 AM, 12 PM, and 4 PM with the help of your friend. Write down your observations :
(i) At which of the given times is your shadow the shortest?
(ii) Why do you think this happens?
(i) At which of the given times is your shadow the shortest?
(ii) Why do you think this happens?
Write your name on a piece of paper and hold it in front of a plane mirror such that the paper is parallel to the mirror. Sketch the image. What difference do you notice? Explain the reason for the difference.
The shadow of a ball is formed on a wall by placing the ball in front of a fixed torch as shown in Fig. In scenario (i) the ball is closer to the torch, while in scenario (ii) the ball is closer to the wall. Choose the most accurate representation of the shadows formed in both scenarios from the options provided (a and b).
Look at the images shown in Fig. and select the correct image showing the shadow formation of the boy.
Sahil, Rekha, Patrick, and Qasima are trying to observe the candle flame through the pipe as shown in Fig. Who can see the flame?
Describe the construction and working of a pinhole camera.
Briefly explain the following:
(a) Periscope
(b) Kaleidoscope
Also, mention two applications of each.
(a) Periscope
(b) Kaleidoscope
Also, mention two applications of each.
Prove with a help of an activity that light travel in a straight line.
Differentiate between transparent, translucent and opaque materials with one example each.
Differentiate between luminous and non-luminous objects.
| Column A | Column B |
| Q.1. If the torch is close to the ball | (a) The shadow would be smaller |
| Q.2. If the torch is far away | (b) The shadow would be larger |
| Q.3. If the ball is removed from the set-up | (c) Two shadows would appear on the screen |
| Q.4. If two torches are present in the set-up on the left side of the ball | (d) A bright spot would appear on the screen |
| Column A | Column B |
| Q.1. Pinhole | (a) Blocks light completely camera |
| Q.2. Opaque object | (b) The dark region formed behind the object |
| Q.3. Transparent object | (c) Forms an inverted image |
| Q.4. Shadow | (d) Light passes almost completely through it |
| Column A | Column B |
| Q.1. Plane mirror | (a) Luminous |
| Q.2. The sun | (b) Opaque |
| Q.3. Light | (c) Lateral inversion |
| Q.4. Objects through | (d) Travels in |
| Column A | Column B |
| Q.1. Pinhole | (a) Blocks light completely camera |
| Q.2. Opaque object | (b) The dark region formed behind the object |
| Q.3. Transparent object | (c) Forms an inverted image |
| Q.4. Shadow | (d) Light passes almost completely through it |
| Column A | Column B |
| Q.1. Plane mirror | (a) Forms inverted image |
| Q.2. Shadow | (b) Transparent material |
| Q.3. Glass | (c) Formed behind opaque body |
| Q.4. Pinhole camera | (d) Translucent material |
| (e) Virtual and laterally inverted image |
Give a detailed explanation of how shadows are formed with transparent, translucent, and opaque objects.
List and explain different types of materials based on their ability to transmit light.
Compare images formed by a pinhole camera and a plane mirror.
Discuss how a kaleidoscope works and its real-world applications.
Draw a neat diagram of a pinhole camera. Explain the image formation process using it.
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