Class X - Physics Question Paper
Chapter: Light - Mirrors Only
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
Attempt all questions.
1. A concave mirror forms a real and inverted image when the object is placed:
A) At focus B) Between focus and pole C) Beyond center of curvature D) Between pole
and center of curvature
2. The image formed by a plane mirror is:
A) Real and inverted B) Virtual and erect C) Real and erect D) Virtual and inverted
3. Focal length of a concave mirror is:
A) Always negative B) Always positive C) Zero D) Depends on the object
4. Which mirror is used in a solar furnace?
A) Convex B) Plane C) Concave D) Both convex and concave
5. A convex mirror gives an image which is:
A) Virtual, erect and diminished B) Real, erect and magnified C) Virtual, inverted and
diminished D) Real, erect and same size
6. A shaving mirror is:
A) Plane mirror B) Convex mirror C) Concave mirror D) Any of the above
7. If the object is placed at the center of curvature of a concave mirror, the image
formed is:
A) Virtual and enlarged B) Real and same size C) Real and diminished D) Virtual and
same size
8. In which of the following mirrors can the focal point not be defined?
A) Concave B) Convex C) Plane D) Both A and B
9. When an object is moved from infinity towards the pole of a concave mirror, the
image:
A) Moves from focus to center of curvature B) Moves from focus to infinity C) Moves
from focus to pole D) Moves from real to virtual
10. The radius of curvature of a mirror is:
A) Twice the focal length B) Half the focal length C) Equal to focal length D) Not related
to focal length
Section B: Assertion and Reasoning (1 mark each)
Choose the correct option:
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
11. Assertion: A concave mirror can form both real and virtual images.
Reason: Concave mirrors converge parallel rays of light.
12. Assertion: A convex mirror always forms diminished images.
Reason: A convex mirror diverges the rays of light falling on it.
13. Assertion: The image formed by a plane mirror is laterally inverted.
Reason: The light rays undergo refraction in a plane mirror.
14. Assertion: A real image can be obtained on a screen.
Reason: Real images are always formed by diverging rays.
15. Assertion: Dentists use concave mirrors for examination.
Reason: Concave mirrors form magnified and upright images at close distances.
Section C: Short Answer Type I (2 marks each)
Answer any 5 questions.
16. State two characteristics of the image formed by a convex mirror.
17. Why do we prefer a convex mirror as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?
18. A concave mirror has a focal length of 15 cm. At what distance should an object be
placed from the mirror to get an image at infinity?
19. Define the principal focus of a concave mirror.
20. Draw a ray diagram for an object placed at the center of curvature of a concave
mirror.
Section D: Short Answer Type II (3 marks each)
Answer any 2 questions.
21. An object 3 cm high is placed 20 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 10
cm. Find the position, nature, and size of the image using the mirror formula.
22. With the help of ray diagrams, explain the nature, position, and relative size of the
image formed when an object is placed:
a) Beyond C
b) At F
c) Between F and P (pole)
Section E: Long Answer Questions (5 marks each)
Answer any 3 questions.
23. Explain with the help of ray diagrams the image formation in a concave mirror for
the following positions of the object:
a) At infinity
b) Beyond C
c) At C
d) Between C and F
e) At F
f) Between F and P
24. A concave mirror is used in a torch to get a parallel beam of light. Explain the
principle behind its working. Also, draw a ray diagram showing this.
25. Define the mirror formula. Derive it for a concave mirror using geometry. Mention
sign conventions used.
Section F: Case-Based Question (5 marks)
26. During a science exhibition, students were asked to demonstrate the working of
different types of mirrors. One group showed how concave mirrors can focus sunlight to
burn a paper. Another group used convex mirrors to show wider field of view. The
teacher asked them to explain their observations scientifically.
a) Why does the concave mirror burn the paper?
b) What type of image does a concave mirror form when the object is between F and P?
c) Why is the convex mirror considered best for surveillance?
d) Draw a ray diagram for image formation by a convex mirror.
e) State the mirror formula and define each term in it.