Science Practice Quiz 79
10 questions · 12 minutes
Q1.Why do convex mirrors offer a wider field of view compared to other mirrors?
Q2.Which type of mirror can show a full-length image of a tall building or tree in a small mirror?
Q3.Where is a convex mirror fitted to observe the full image of the Taj Mahal?
Q4.What is the name of the sign convention followed for the reflection of light by spherical mirrors?
Q5.In the New Cartesian Sign Convention, which specific point of the mirror is taken as the origin?
Q6.According to the New Cartesian Sign Convention, what is designated as the x-axis (X’X) of the coordinate system?
Q7.In the New Cartesian Sign Convention, where is the object always placed relative to the mirror?
Q8.In the New Cartesian Sign Convention, from which point are all distances parallel to the principal axis measured?
Q9.According to the New Cartesian Sign Convention, what is the sign assigned to distances measured to the right of the origin (along + x-axis)?
Q10.In the New Cartesian Sign Convention, what is the sign assigned to distances measured perpendicular to and above the principal axis (along + y-axis)?