Practice Sign Convention for Reflection by Spherical Mirrors - 9.2.3 | 9. Light – Reflection and Refraction | CBSE 10 Science
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define the pole of a spherical mirror.

💡 Hint: It is the origin in the sign convention.

Question 2

Easy

What direction are distances measured to the left of the pole?

💡 Hint: Think about standard number lines.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the term 'pole' refer to in spherical mirrors?

  • Centre of the mirror
  • Edge of the mirror
  • Surface of the mirror

💡 Hint: Where do we start measuring distances?

Question 2

In the sign convention, how is the object distance measured?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the placement of the object.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If an image is formed at 20 cm on the right side of a spherical mirror, determine the object distance when the focal length is 10 cm.

💡 Hint: Remember to keep the signs consistent!

Question 2

Describe a scenario where the object distance is positive, and explain what that means in terms of sign convention.

💡 Hint: Think about the typical positioning of objects.

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