CBSE Class 10 Science - Light: Reflection
(Spherical Mirrors Only)
Max. Marks: 30
Time Allowed: 70 minutes
General Instructions:
• Section A consists of very short answer questions (1 mark each) / MCQs.
• Section B consists of short answer questions (2 or 3 marks each) with internal choice.
• Section C consists of long answer type questions (5 marks each).
Section A: Very Short Answer Questions / MCQs (1 Mark
Each)
(Attempt all questions. Choose the correct option for MCQs.)
1. Define the principal focus of a concave mirror. [1]
2. MCQ: A real image is formed by a spherical mirror when the:
(a) Object is placed at the focus
(b) Object is placed between the pole and the focus
(c) Rays actually converge at a point after reflection
(d) Rays appear to diverge from a point after reflection [1]
3. MCQ: Which of the following mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?
(a) Concave mirror
(b) Convex mirror
(c) Plane mirror
(d) Any of the above [1]
4. State the mirror formula and the new Cartesian sign convention for a concave mirror. [1]
5. A full-length image of a distant tall building can be seen by using which type of mirror?
[1]
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Section B: Short Answer Questions (2 or 3 Marks Each)
(Attempt any four questions.)
6. An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm from a convex mirror of focal length 15 cm.
Find the position and nature of the image formed. [3]
7. Why do we prefer a convex mirror as a rear-view mirror in vehicles? Give two reasons.
[2]
8. (a) A ray of light is incident on a concave mirror along its principal axis. Draw the path
of the reflected ray. [1]
(b) If a concave mirror produces a three-times magnified real image of an object placed
at 10 cm in front of it, where is the image located? [2]
OR
(b) List two differences between a real image and a virtual image. [2]
9. An object 4 cm in size is placed at 25 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 15
cm. At what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed to obtain a sharp image?
Find the nature and size of the image. [3]
10. Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of an image by a convex mirror when the
object is placed anywhere in front of it. Write the position, nature, and size of the image
formed. [3]
Section C: Long Answer Questions (5 Marks Each)
(Attempt any two questions.)
11. (a) A concave mirror produces a three-times magnified (enlarged) real image of an object
placed at 10 cm in front of it. Where is the image located? [2]
(b) An object 5.0 cm in length is placed at a distance of 20 cm in front of a convex
mirror of radius of curvature 30 cm. Find the position and size of the image. [3]
12. (a) We wish to obtain an erect image of an object using a concave mirror of focal length
15 cm. What should be the range of distance of the object from the mirror? What
is the nature of the image? Is the image larger or smaller than the object? Draw a
ray diagram to show the image formation in this case. [3]
(b) Define the magnification of a spherical mirror. If a concave mirror forms a virtual
image, what will be the sign of the magnification? [2]
13. (a) An object 6 cm in length is held 18 cm away from a concave mirror of focal length
12 cm. Find the position, size, and nature of the image formed. [3]
(b) List four characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror. [2]