Image
Image: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Magnification, Image in Optics, Mirror, Reflection in Mirror, Formation of Image by Magnifying Lens, Difference in Image Formed by Magnifying Glass and Pinhole Camera and Differences Between Image and Shadow.
Important Questions on Image
A shadow is formed when light from the object after reflection reaches our eyes.

A _____ shows only the outline of the object whereas an image shows the complete object as it is.

Both the image and shadow has the same colour as that of the object.


The image formed through the magnifying lens is clearer than that formed with a pinhole camera. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your answer.

The image formed by a pinhole camera is clearer than that formed through the magnifying lens.

What is the difference between the image formed by a magnifying glass and a pinhole camera?

The image formed by a magnifying lens is smaller than object.


A magnifying lens can be used to read the very small print of a book conveniently. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your answer.

Explain the nature of image formed by a magnifying lens.

Select the correct equation for magnification of spherical mirrors where is the image height and is the object height.

Select the correct statement about magnification of mirror.


Write the name of places where a mirror is commonly required.

An object of height kept in front of a concave mirror, gives a real image of size . The magnification of the mirror is

Shown below is a periscope.
Which of these is the orientation of the image as visible through its eyepiece below?

Which of these statements describes the reflection of light?

In which of the given arrangement, the flame of a candle can be seen clearly through the other end of the pipe?

In an arrangement shown below, a torch, a screen, and an unknown object (positioned at A) were kept to get the light emitted from the torch.
Identify the unknown object at A.
