Concave and Convex Mirrors

Question 1

What way is a Concave mirror curved?

Answer 1

A Concave mirror is curved inwards.

Question 2

What happens when light hits the center of a Concave mirror at a 90-degree angle?

Answer 2

When light hits the center of a Concave mirror at a 90-degree angle, it gets reflected in the same direction

Question 3

What happens when light hits other parts of a Concave mirror?

Answer 3

When light rays hit other parts of the mirror, they reflect inwards and converge at the focal point

Question 4

Shaving and makeup mirrors are examples of _________ mirrors.

Answer 4

Concave

Question 5

What is a Convex mirror?

Answer 5

A Convex mirror is a mirror that is curved outwards

Question 6

What happens when light hits the center of a Convex mirror at a 90-degree angle?

Answer 6

When light hits the center of a Convex mirror at a 90-degree angle, it gets reflected in the same direction

Question 7

What happens when light rays hit other parts of a Convex mirror?

Answer 7

When light rays hit other parts of the mirror, they reflect outwards and keep moving further away from each other

Question 8

The mirrors on the sides of cars is an example of ________ mirrors

Answer 8

Convex mirrors

Question 9

3 differences between Concave and Convex mirrors

Answer 9

1. Concave mirrors are curved inwards, but Convex mirrors are curved outwards
2. Concave mirrors reflect light inwards, but Convex mirrors reflect light outwards
3. Concave mirrors make objects look closer and bigger (before the focal point) but Convex mirrors make objects look further away and smaller