Question
Which of these best describes the relationship between the incident ray, the reflected ray, and the normal for a curved mirror?(1 point)
Responses
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is different than the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. All points on a curved mirror have the same normal.
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is different than the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. All points on a curved mirror have the same normal.
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is different than the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. Different points on a curved mirror have a different normal.
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is different than the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. Different points on a curved mirror have a different normal.
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is the same as the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. All points on a curved mirror have the same normal.
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is the same as the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. All points on a curved mirror have the same normal.
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is the same as the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. Different points on a curved mirror have a different normal.
Which defines a concave mirror?(1 point)
Responses
A concave mirror curves inward with the edges of the mirror pointing away from the viewer.
A concave mirror curves inward with the edges of the mirror pointing away from the viewer.
A concave mirror curves outward with the edges of the mirror pointing towards the viewer.
A concave mirror curves outward with the edges of the mirror pointing towards the viewer.
A concave mirror curves inward with the edges of the mirror pointing towards the viewer.
A concave mirror curves inward with the edges of the mirror pointing towards the viewer.
A concave mirror curves outward with the edges of the mirror pointing away from the viewer.
A concave mirror curves outward with the edges of the mirror pointing away from the viewer.
Parallel light waves bounce off a smooth surface. Which behavior of light does this describe?(1 point)
Responses
diffraction
diffraction
absorption
absorption
superposition
superposition
reflection
Which statement explains why white objects appear white and black objects appear black?(1 point)
Responses
White objects absorb all colors of light, and black objects absorb only black light.
White objects absorb all colors of light, and black objects absorb only black light.
White objects reflect all colors of light, and black objects absorb all colors of light.
White objects reflect all colors of light, and black objects absorb all colors of light.
White objects absorb all colors of light, and black objects reflect all colors of light.
White objects absorb all colors of light, and black objects reflect all colors of light.
White objects reflect all colors of light, and black objects reflect only black light.
Which statement correctly describes the refraction of light?(1 point)
Responses
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend towards the normal if they slow down and bend away from the normal if they speed up.
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend towards the normal if they slow down and bend away from the normal if they speed up.
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend away from the normal if they slow down and bend towards the normal if they speed up.
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend away from the normal if they slow down and bend towards the normal if they speed up.
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend towards the normal regardless of whether the light waves slow down or speed up.
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend towards the normal regardless of whether the light waves slow down or speed up.
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend away from the normal regardless of whether the light waves slow down or speed up.
Responses
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is different than the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. All points on a curved mirror have the same normal.
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is different than the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. All points on a curved mirror have the same normal.
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is different than the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. Different points on a curved mirror have a different normal.
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is different than the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. Different points on a curved mirror have a different normal.
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is the same as the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. All points on a curved mirror have the same normal.
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is the same as the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. All points on a curved mirror have the same normal.
The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is the same as the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. Different points on a curved mirror have a different normal.
Which defines a concave mirror?(1 point)
Responses
A concave mirror curves inward with the edges of the mirror pointing away from the viewer.
A concave mirror curves inward with the edges of the mirror pointing away from the viewer.
A concave mirror curves outward with the edges of the mirror pointing towards the viewer.
A concave mirror curves outward with the edges of the mirror pointing towards the viewer.
A concave mirror curves inward with the edges of the mirror pointing towards the viewer.
A concave mirror curves inward with the edges of the mirror pointing towards the viewer.
A concave mirror curves outward with the edges of the mirror pointing away from the viewer.
A concave mirror curves outward with the edges of the mirror pointing away from the viewer.
Parallel light waves bounce off a smooth surface. Which behavior of light does this describe?(1 point)
Responses
diffraction
diffraction
absorption
absorption
superposition
superposition
reflection
Which statement explains why white objects appear white and black objects appear black?(1 point)
Responses
White objects absorb all colors of light, and black objects absorb only black light.
White objects absorb all colors of light, and black objects absorb only black light.
White objects reflect all colors of light, and black objects absorb all colors of light.
White objects reflect all colors of light, and black objects absorb all colors of light.
White objects absorb all colors of light, and black objects reflect all colors of light.
White objects absorb all colors of light, and black objects reflect all colors of light.
White objects reflect all colors of light, and black objects reflect only black light.
Which statement correctly describes the refraction of light?(1 point)
Responses
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend towards the normal if they slow down and bend away from the normal if they speed up.
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend towards the normal if they slow down and bend away from the normal if they speed up.
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend away from the normal if they slow down and bend towards the normal if they speed up.
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend away from the normal if they slow down and bend towards the normal if they speed up.
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend towards the normal regardless of whether the light waves slow down or speed up.
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend towards the normal regardless of whether the light waves slow down or speed up.
As light waves enter a different medium, they bend away from the normal regardless of whether the light waves slow down or speed up.
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Here are the best responses for each question based on the principles of optics:
1. **Relationship between the incident ray, reflected ray, and normal for a curved mirror:**
- **Correct Answer:** *The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is different than the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. Different points on a curved mirror have a different normal.*
2. **Definition of a concave mirror:**
- **Correct Answer:** *A concave mirror curves inward with the edges of the mirror pointing towards the viewer.*
3. **Behavior of light when parallel light waves bounce off a smooth surface:**
- **Correct Answer:** *reflection*
4. **Explanation of why white objects appear white and black objects appear black:**
- **Correct Answer:** *White objects reflect all colors of light, and black objects absorb all colors of light.*
5. **Description of the refraction of light:**
- **Correct Answer:** *As light waves enter a different medium, they bend towards the normal if they slow down and bend away from the normal if they speed up.*
Feel free to ask if you need more information or further clarification on any of these concepts!
1. **Relationship between the incident ray, reflected ray, and normal for a curved mirror:**
- **Correct Answer:** *The angle that the incident ray makes with the normal is different than the angle that the reflected ray makes with the normal. Different points on a curved mirror have a different normal.*
2. **Definition of a concave mirror:**
- **Correct Answer:** *A concave mirror curves inward with the edges of the mirror pointing towards the viewer.*
3. **Behavior of light when parallel light waves bounce off a smooth surface:**
- **Correct Answer:** *reflection*
4. **Explanation of why white objects appear white and black objects appear black:**
- **Correct Answer:** *White objects reflect all colors of light, and black objects absorb all colors of light.*
5. **Description of the refraction of light:**
- **Correct Answer:** *As light waves enter a different medium, they bend towards the normal if they slow down and bend away from the normal if they speed up.*
Feel free to ask if you need more information or further clarification on any of these concepts!
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