Here are 10 one-word answer type questions from the topic Reflection of Light along with their answers and explanations:
Topic: Reflection of Light
When light falls on a polished or shiny surface, it bounces back. This change in direction of light is called reflection of light. Mirrors, water surfaces, and shiny metals reflect light and form images.
1. Question: What is the bouncing back of light from a shiny surface called?
Answer: Reflection
Explanation: Reflection is the phenomenon in which light changes direction after striking a polished surface like a mirror.
2. Question: Which object is commonly used to observe reflection?
Answer: Mirror
Explanation: A mirror is a shiny, polished surface that reflects most of the light falling on it.
3. Question: What kind of image is formed by a plane mirror?
Answer: Virtual
Explanation: The image formed by a plane mirror cannot be obtained on a screen, so it is virtual.
4. Question: What is the surface called which reflects light?
Answer: Shiny
Explanation: Shiny and polished surfaces reflect light effectively.
5. Question: What is the reflection of an object in water called?
Answer: Image
Explanation: When light reflects off the surface of water, it forms an image of the object.
6. Question: What is the phenomenon that makes objects visible to us?
Answer: Reflection
Explanation: Objects become visible when light reflected from them reaches our eyes.
7. Question: What appears behind the mirror when you look into it?
Answer: Image
Explanation: A virtual image of the object appears behind the mirror.
8. Question: In reflection, what is equal to the angle of incidence?
Answer: Reflection
Explanation: According to the law of reflection, the angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence.
9. Question: What is the reflection of the Sun in water an example of?
Answer: Natural
Explanation: The reflection of the Sun in water is a natural example of reflection.
10. Question: What type of image is seen when a mirror is placed in front of a candle?
Answer: Erect
Explanation: The image formed by a plane mirror is erect and of the same size as the object.
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