Q.

What is the minimum number of rays required for locating the image formed by a convex mirror for an
object ? Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of a virtual image by a convex mirror.
(3)
Q. (a) 4.5cm needle is placed 12cm away from a convex mirror of focal length 15cm. Give the location of
the image and the magnification. Describe what happens as the needle is moved farther from the mirror.
(4)
(b) What kind of mirror is used in a solar furnace ? Give reason for using this mirror.(2)
Q. (a) When an object is placed at a distance of 60 cm from a convex mirror the magnification produced is
1/2 . Where should the object be placed to get a magnificationof 1/3 ? (2)
Q. Name a mirror that can give an erect and magnified image of an object. Draw labelled raydiagram to
justify your answer.(2)
Q. The radius of curvature of concave mirror is 50cm. Where should an object be placed from the mirror
so as to form its image at infinity ? Justify your answer. (3)

Q. (a) Name the type of mirror used in the following :

(i) Headlights of a car. (ii) Rear view mirror of a vehicle. Support your answer with reason. (4)
Q. An object is placed at a distance of 20 cm in front of convex mirror of radius of curvature 30 cm. Find
the position and nature of the image. (2)
Q. Draw a ray diagram in each of the following cases to show the position and nature of the image formed
when the object is placed
(i) between pole and principal focus of a concave mirror.
(ii) between centre of curvature and principal focus of a concave mirror. (4)
Name the type of mirror which can be used to obtain a diminished and virtual image of an object. Mention
an application of such a mirror . Draw a labelled ray diagram to show the formation of the required image
in the mirror. (4)
Q. (i) Draw a ray diagram in each of the following cases. Also mark the angle of incidence and angle of
reflection in the diagram.
(a) A ray passing through the principal focus of a convex mirror.
(b) A ray incident obliquely to the principal axis towards the pole of a concave mirror. (3)
(ii) An object, 2.0 cm in size, is placed 20.0cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length15.0cm. At what
distance from the mirror should a screen be placed in order to obtain a sharp image ? Find the nature and
the size of the image formed. (4)
Q. Name the type of mirror which always forms a virtual and diminished image of the object in front of it.
Draw the diagram for the same for an object in front of it at a finite distance. State any one use of it (4)

What type of image is formed on cinema screen? (1/2)

Explain the statement Virtual image is just an illusion.(1)

Using the given figure, show the formation of image with the help of suitable rays? (1)

Find the size, nature and position of image formed

when an object of size 1cm is placed at a distance of 15cm from a concave mirror of focal
length 10cm? (2)

A diverging mirror of radius of curvature 40cm forms an image which is half the height of
the object. Find the object and image position? (2)

. The formula for linear magnification of a spherical mirror is m=h/h = -v/u. What determines the
sign of m? What is the significance of this sign? (2)