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Question:

Boojho stands at A just on the side of a plane mirror as shown in Fig. 16.20. Can he see himself in the mirror? Also can he see the image of objects situated at P. Q and R?

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A plane mirror forms a virtual image behind the mirror. The image is as far behind the mirror as the object is in front of it. A cannot see his image because the length of the mirror is too short on his side. However, he can see the objects placed at points P and Q. but cannot see the object placed at point R.
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Q 1.

State the laws of reflection.
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Q 2.

What is the angle of incidence of a ray if the reflected ray is at an angle of 90° to the incident ray?
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Q 3.

(a)Find out the position of the image of an object situated at A in the plane mirror (Fig. 16.21).(b)Can Paheli at B see this image?(c)Can Boojho at C see this image?(d)When Paheli moves from B to C, where does the image of A move?
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Q 4.

Gurmit wanted to perform Activity 16.8 using a laser torch. Her teacher advised her not to do so. Can you explain the basis of the teacher's advice?
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Q 5.

Two mirrors meet at right angles. A ray of light is incident on one at an angle of 30° as shown in Fig. 16.19. Draw the reflected ray from the second mirror.
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Q 6.

Boojho stands at A just on the side of a plane mirror as shown in Fig. 16.20. Can he see himself in the mirror? Also can he see the image of objects situated at P. Q and R?
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Q 7.

Differentiate between regular and diffused reflection. Does diffused reflection mean the failure of the laws of reflection?
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Q 8.

Describe the construction of a kaleidoscope.
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Q 9.

Explain how you can take care of your eyes.

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Q 10.

Describe an activity to show that the incident ray, the reflected ray and the normal at the point of incidence lie in the same plane.
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Q 11.

Suppose you are in a dark room. Can you see objects in the room? Can you see objects outside the room? Explain.
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Q 12.

How many images of a candle will be formed if it is placed between two parallel plane mirrors separated by 40 cm?
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