VIDYAWATI NIGAM MEMORIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

NARAINI ROAD, BANDA

9-7-24-SCIENCE(PHY)-X
Class 10 - Science
Time Allowed: 1 hour and 19 minutes Maximum Marks: 40

1. Assertion (A): A ray of the light incident along the normal to the plane mirror retraces its path after reflection [1]
from the mirror.
Reason (R): A ray of light along the normal has an angle of incidence as and hence, it retraces its own path
π

after reflection from the mirror.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

2. Assertion (A): When the object moves with a velocity of 2 m/s, its image in the plane mirror moves with the [1]
velocity of 4m/s.
Reason (R): The image formed by the plane mirror is as far behind the mirror as the object is in front of it.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of the assertion. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

3. Assertion (A): A plane mirror may form a real image. [1]
Reason (R): Plane mirror forms a virtual image if the object is real.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

4. Assertion (A): In diffused reflection, a parallel beam of incident light is reflected in different direction. [1]
Reason (R): The diffused reflection of light is due to the failure of the laws of reflection.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

5. Assertion (A): The nature of the image formed by a concave mirror is real and inverted. [1]
Reason (R): The image formed by a concave mirror depends on the position of the object at infinity.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

6. Assertion (A): It is impossible to see a virtual image. [1]
Reason (R): The rays that seen to emanate from a virtual image don't, in fact, emanates from the image.

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 a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of the assertion. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

7. Assertion(A): Concave mirrors are used as make-up mirrors. [1]
Reason (R): When the face is held within the focus of a concave mirror, then a diminished image of the face is
seen in the concave mirror.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of the assertion. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

8. Assertion (A): A convex mirror is used as a driver's mirror. [1]
Reason (R): Because convex mirror's field of view is large and images formed are virtual, erect and diminished.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

9. The figure given alongside shows the image of a clock as seen in a plane mirror. The correct time is: [1]

a) 2.35 b) 9.25

c) 2.25 d) 6.45
10. Which of the following ray diagrams is correct for the ray of light incident on a concave mirror as shown in the [1]
figure?

a) b)

c) d)

11. Four students A, B, C, and D carried out measurement of the focal length of a concave mirror as shown in the [1]
following four diagrams.

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 The best result will be obtained by the student:

a) A b) B

c) D d) C
12. Match the following with the correct response: [1]

(1) Highest refractive index (A) Convex mirror

(2) Lowest refractive index (B) Ice

(3) Head lights of a car (C) Diamond

(4) Side rear view of a mirror (D) Concave mirror

a) 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A b) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D

c) 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B d) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C

13. For the given data showing object distance and focal length of three concave mirrors, answer the following [1]
question :

S. No. object distance (cm) focal length (cm)

1 30 20

2 10 15

3 20 10

Which mirror is being used as a make-up mirror?

a) Case II b) Case I

c) Case III d) Case I and III

14. Why do we prefer a convex mirror as a rear-view mirror in vehicles? [2]
15. Name the type of mirror used in the Solar furnace. Support your answer with reason. [2]
16. Differentiate between virtual image formed by a concave mirror and of a convex mirror. [3]
17. i. Name the spherical mirror used as: [3]

a. shaving mirror
b. Rear view mirror in vehicles

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 c. Reflection in search-light.
ii. Write any three difference between a real and a virtual image.
18. Read the following and answer any four questions: [4]
In the concave mirror, the nature, position and size of the image formed depend on the position of the object in
relation to pole, the centre of curvature and focus. The image is real for some position of the object and virtual
for another position. The image is either magnified, reduced, or has the same size, depending on the object's
position.
i. What will be the position of the image if the object is placed at infinity?
a. Beyond C
b. Between F and C
c. At infinity
d. At the focus F
ii. For an image to be the same size as the object what will be the position of the object?
a. At F
b. At C
c. Between C and F
d. Beyond C
iii. If the image formed behind a concave mirror what will be the nature of the image?
a. Virtual
b. Erect
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. none of the above
iv. Highly diminished point-size image is formed
a. At the focus F
b. At infinity
c. Behind the mirror
d. At C
v. If the object is placed at F size of the image is ________
a. Same size
b. Enlarged
c. Highly enlarged
d. Diminished
19. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Hold a concave mirror in your hand and direct its reflecting surface towards the sun. Direct the light reflected by
the mirror on to a white card-board held close to the mirror. Move the card-board back and forth gradually until
you find a bright, sharp spot of light on the board. This spot of light is the image of the sun on the sheet of paper;
which is also termed as Principal Focus of the concave mirror.

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 (a) List two applications of concave mirror.
(b) If the distance between the mirror and the principal focus is 15 cm, find the radius of curvature of the
mirror.
(c) Draw a ray diagram to show the type of image formed when an object is placed between pole and focus of
a concave mirror.
(d) An object 10 cm in size is placed at 100 cm in front of a concave mirror. If its image is formed at the same
point where the object is located, find:
i. focal length of the mirror, and
ii. magnification of the image formed with sign as per Cartesian sign convention.
20. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
A student took three concave mirrors of different focal lengths and performed the experiment to see the image
formation by placing an object at different distances with these mirrors as shown in the following table.

Case No. Object-distance Focal length

I 45 cm 20 cm

II 30 cm 15 cm

III 20 cm 30 cm

(a) List two properties of the image formed in Case I.

(b) In which one of the cases given in the table, the mirror will form real image of same and why?
(c) Name the type of mirror used by dentists. Give reason why do they use such type of mirrors.
(d) Look at the table and identify the situation (object distance and focal length) which resembles the situation
in which concave mirrors are used as shaving mirrors? Draw a ray diagram to show the image formation in
this case.
21. a. Name the type of mirror that should be used to obtain the following types of images: [5]

i. A magnified and virtual image of an object

ii. A diminished and virtual image of an object
b. Draw labelled ray diagrams to justify your answers in each case mentioned above.
c. Which of these mirrors can also be used to obtain a magnified and real image of an object? State the position
of the object in this case.

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