Reflection of Light
Reflection of Light: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Reflection of Light, Reflection of Light in Water, Reflection of Light from a Mirror, Plane Mirror, Irregular Reflection & Regular Reflection etc.
Important Questions on Reflection of Light


How do we see reflection of trees and buildings in water?


Which of the following does not involve a wave bouncing off a surface?

How do we read newspaper? Explain on the basis of different types of reflection.

What reflects light when we see the images of pole, tree and other objects in a lake?

The bouncing off of light by objects is called of light _____

What happens to light when it falls on any object?

You cannot see objects that do not give off their own light.

What type of image do we see in a mirror? What happens to the left and right sides?

We can see only those objects that emit their own light or reflect the light falling on them.

Read the passage and answer the questions below.
Mirrors can be broadly classified into two types - plane or curved. Curved mirrors have a curved reflecting surface. Curved or spherical mirrors are of two types-convex and concave. These mirrors have diverse use in our daily life. Convex mirrors are also called diverging mirrors whereas the concave ones are also referred to as converging mirrors. In headlamps, spotlights, torches and headlights of cars we use concave mirrors. These mirrors are also used in reflecting telescopes and in devices using solar power. Convex mirrors forms virtual images which are smaller in size than the object. They are used as rear-view mirrors in cars. They are used in long hallways of schools, hospitals, hotels and stores and are referred to as 'hallway safety mirrors'. Do you know which mirror is used to correctly aim the camera while capturing a self-portrait? It is a convex mirror.
What are plane mirror commonly used for?
Look at the picture and say what is wrong in it.

Which of these statements are false. Rewrite them correctly.

An alphabet letter that cannot be divided into two symmetrical halves.
Choose one from the following (Letter F/Letter H).

An alphabet letter that is symmetrical, no matter where you place the mirror.
(Choose from: Letter O, Letter B, Letter P)

Write an object (other than a mirror) which regularly reflects light.
(Select from these: A broad metal sheet/ wood log)


A person standing in front of a plane mirror away seems to be _____.
