4.6 Flashcards
1
Q
True or False: Light can only be transmitted and reflected.
A
False: Not only can light be transmitted and reflected, it can also be absorbed.
2
Q
True or False: Objects can be transparent, translucent and opaque.
A
True: Objects can be transparent, translucent and opaque.
3
Q
Define mirror.
A
A smooth surface that reflects majority of the light.
4
Q
What sort of images do mirrors produce?
A
Mirrors produce images which are virtual, upright and laterally inverted.
5
Q
What does the law of reflection state?
A
The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.
6
Q
What do convex mirrors cause light to do?
A
Convex mirrors cause light to diverge.
7
Q
What do concave mirrors cause light to do?
A
Concave mirrors cause light to converge.
