Mirrors produce images with a number of distinguishable characteristics - NSC Technical Sciences - Question 7 - 2021 - Paper 2
Question 7
Mirrors produce images with a number of distinguishable characteristics. The diagram below shows an object and its image as observed in mirror MOM'.
7.1.1 What type... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Mirrors produce images with a number of distinguishable characteristics - NSC Technical Sciences - Question 7 - 2021 - Paper 2
Step 1
What type of mirror is shown in the diagram above?
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The type of mirror shown in the diagram is a flat or plane mirror.
Step 2
Which phenomenon of light is demonstrated in the diagram?
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The phenomenon of light demonstrated in the diagram is reflection.
Step 3
State the law of the phenomenon in QUESTION 7.1.2.
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The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence must equal the angle of reflection.
Step 4
Write down THREE properties of the image observed.
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The image is always the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front of the mirror.
The image is upright.
The image is the same size as the object.
Step 5
A
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Object.
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B
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Eye of the observer.
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C
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Image.
Step 8
What is the relationship between distances DE and FG?
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Distances DE and FG are equal; they represent the distance of the object and its image from the mirror.
Step 9
How will an increase in the size of object A influence distance FG?
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An increase in the size of object A will increase the distance FG.
