SHARDA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

CLASS 8TH SCIENCE

CH-REFLECTION OF LIGHT DATE -19-12-2020
WRITE AND LEARN FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS TYPE 2 PAGE NO-219
Question 1:

Differentiate between regular and diffused reflection. Draw diagrams to show the two
types of reflections.
ANSWER:

Regular reflection Diffused reflection

It takes place on a smooth surface It takes place on a rough surface
where the entire beam is reflected where the beams of light are
in only one direction. reflected in different directions.

Question 2:

State the first law of reflection, and show it by a labelled diagram.

ANSWER:
The first law of reflection states that the angle of incident is equal to the angle of
reflection.

Question 3:

Why are multiple images formed when two mirrors are placed at right angles to each
other?
ANSWER:

When two mirrors are placed at a right angle to each other, multiple images are formed
due to multiple reflections. The image formed by the first mirror acts as the object for the
second mirror.
Question 4:

Calculate the number of images formed by plane mirrors kept at an angle of 10° to each
other.
ANSWER:

The number of images formed by two plane mirrors kept at an angle of 10° to each other
can be given by:
n = [(360°/Θ) - 1 ]
Therefore, the number of images formed (n) = [(360°/10°) - 1 ] = [36 - 1] = 35
Question 5:

What is a kaleidoscope? State the principle on which it is based.

ANSWER:
A kaleidoscope is a tube-shaped optical instrument that is rotated to produce a
succession of symmetrical designs by means of multiple mirror reflections. The
constantly changing patterns are made by bits of coloured glasses present at one end of
the tube. The kaleidoscope operates on the principle of multiple reflections, where
several mirrors are placed at an angle of 60°(usually) to one another.

LONG ASWER QUESTIONS Page No 219:

Question 1:

List the main characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror.

ANSWER:

The main characteristics of an image formed by a plane mirror are as follows:

1. It forms a virtual image.
2. Image is formed behind the mirror.
3. Image is erect.
4. Image is of the same size as the object.
5. Image is at the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front of the mirror.
Question 2:

State three uses of a plane mirror.

ANSWER:

Three uses of a plane mirror are:

1) Plane mirrors are mostly used to reflect light on an object.
2) Plane mirrors are also used in scientific apparatus like telescopes and periscopes.
3) Plane mirrors are also used in kaleidoscopes for producing symmetrical patterns
through multiple reflections from inclined mirrors enclosed in a tube.
Question 3:

Two mirror are kept perpendicular to each other. A ray strikes one mirror at an angle of
45° to the normal. Find the direction of the ray after reflection by the second mirror, by
drawing a ray diagram.
ANSWER:
Here, i1 = r1 = i2 = r2 = 450