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Chapter 11 Self-Quiz



Part A Modified True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.  If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the sentence or statement true.
 

 1. 

A reflected ray is a ray of light that travels towards a reflecting surface. ____________________

 

 2. 

Specular reflection occurs off of smooth, shiny surfaces. ____________________

 

 3. 

A virtual image can be projected onto a screen. ____________________

 

 4. 

Convex mirrors produce a larger field of view than plane mirrors. ____________________

 

 5. 

The angle of refraction is the same as the angle of reflection. ____________________

 

Part B Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

 6. 

The reflection of light off a smooth, shiny surface is called ____________________ reflection.
 

 

 7. 

An image that can only be seen with an optical device is called a ____________________.
 

 

 8. 

In a convex lens the position where parallel light rays come together is called the ____________________.
 

 

Part C Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 9. 

What is the angle of reflection if the angle of incidence is 37°?
a.
53°
c.
143°
b.
90°
d.
37°
 

 10. 

Which of the following is an example of a virtual image?
a.
a slide projector image on a screen
b.
the image seen in a microscope
c.
the image seen on film in a camera
d.
the image seen through a pinhole camera
 

 11. 

Which of the following mirrors is best suited for surveillance?
a.
a plane mirror
c.
a concave mirror
b.
a convex mirror
d.
all of the above
 
 
Figure 11.1
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 12. 

In Figure 11.1, which letter indicates the angle of refraction?
a.
A
c.
C
b.
B
d.
D
 

 13. 

In Figure 11.1, which letter indicates the angle of incidence?
a.
A
c.
C
b.
B
d.
D
 

 14. 

In Figure 11.1, which letter indicates the ray of refraction?
a.
A
c.
C
b.
B
d.
D
 

 15. 

In Figure 11.1, which letter indicates the incident ray?
a.
A
c.
C
b.
B
d.
D
 

Part D Short Answer
Use sentences to answer the following questions.
 

 16. 

List three sports or games where knowledge about the laws of reflection of light off of a smooth, flat surface would be useful.
 

 17. 

Explain why the lettering on the front of some vehicles is backwards?

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 18. 

Describe what happens when the curve of a concave lens is flattened. Use a diagram to support your answer.
 

 19. 

Briefly explain why light bends as it travels from water into air.
 

 20. 

What type of lens is a magnifying glass? How do you know?
 



 
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