Physics for IGCSE & O level - Rays And Waves (Section 8)

  • 1
    An object is placed in front of a plane mirror. How will the image size compare to the object's size?
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    (C)
    The same size
  • 2
    What happens when light travels from a less dense medium to a more dense medium?
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    (D)
    Both A and C
  • 3
    Which lens type is commonly used in cameras?
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    (B)
    Converging lens
  • 4
    What kind of waves do mobile phones use?
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    (B)
    Microwaves
  • 5
    What are some of the properties of electromagnetic waves that travel from a source?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 6
    In the eye, the lens changes shape to focus images. What is this process called?
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    (A)
    Accommodation
  • 7
    What is the speed of light in 300,000 km/s in?
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    (C)
    vacuum
  • 8
    What can cause ionization?
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    A
    B
  • 9
    What will happen to the light when the angle of incidence is less than the critical angle?
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    (B)
    Refraction will occur
  • 10
    What are some uses for Infrared radiation?
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    B
    D
  • 11
    Which of the following is a form of radiation?
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    (B)
    Light
  • 12
    Which of the following is a true statement about image size in a plane mirror?
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    (C)
    The image is the same size as the object.
  • 13
    What is the name of the angle between the reflected ray and the normal?
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    (C)
    Angle of reflection
  • 14
    What happens to the angle of refraction when the incident light travels from a medium with a lower refractive index to a medium with a higher refractive index?
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    (C)
    The angle of refraction is less than the angle of incidence.
  • 15
    Which of the following are uses of lenses?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 16
    What is the angle formed by the reflected ray and the normal called?
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    (B)
    Angle of reflection
  • 17
    In a plane mirror, if the object is 2 meters away from the mirror, where will the image form?
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    (B)
    2 meters behind the mirror
  • 18
    What does the term 'UHF' stand for?
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    (A)
    Ultra High Frequency
  • 19
    What is a form of radiation?
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    A
    B
  • 20
    What is the primary function of a transmitting antenna in a radio system?
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    (C)
    To emit radio waves
  • 21
    What is the main function of a microphone in a telephone system?
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    (B)
    To convert sound into electrical signals.
  • 22
    If the angle of incidence is 30 degrees, what is the angle of reflection?
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    (B)
    30 degrees
  • 23
    What kind of images are formed in a plane mirror?
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    (B)
    Virtual images
  • 24
    What are rays used to represent?
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    (A)
    The direction of light
  • 25
    What happens to light when the angle of incidence is less than the critical angle?
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    (B)
    Refraction
  • 26
    Which term describes a lens that makes objects appear larger?
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    (B)
    Magnifying lens
  • 27
    In which scenario would you observe a rainbow?
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    (B)
    When sunlight hits raindrops
  • 28
    What is the process called when light bends as it passes through one medium to another?
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    (B)
    Refraction
  • 29
    Which factor does the value of critical angle depend on?
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    (B)
    Material
  • 30
    What is the function of the crystalline lens in the eye?
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    (B)
    To refract and focus light onto the retina.
  • 31
    What are the two laws of reflection?
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    A
    B
  • 32
    What are the common uses of RFID?
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    (D)
    All of the above.
  • 33
    In which type of reflection are the light rays parallel to each other after reflecting?
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    (B)
    Specular reflection
  • 34
    What is the relationship between the incident ray and the reflected ray?
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    (B)
    They form equal angles with the normal.
  • 35
    Which of the following are features of light?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 36
    What phenomenon is responsible for a pencil appearing bent when partially submerged in water?
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    (B)
    Refraction
  • 37
    Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?
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    (B)
    Water waves
  • 38
    Which of the following are examples of radio waves?
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    (D)
    All of the above
  • 39
    Which of these is required for sight?
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    (B)
    Light
  • 40
    What are some uses of optical fibers?
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    A
    B
  • 41
    Which type of radiation can cause fluorescence?
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    (B)
    Ultraviolet radiation
  • 42
    What effect does a converging lens have on parallel light rays?
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    (B)
    Causes them to converge at the focal point.
  • 43
    Which of the following materials will likely reflect the most light?
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    (B)
    White paper
  • 44
    What is the angle of incidence equal to?
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    (B)
    The angle of reflection
  • 45
    Which of the following is the unit for the speed of light?
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    (A)
    m/s
  • 46
    When light encounters a rough surface, what type of reflection occurs?
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    (C)
    Diffuse reflection
  • 47
    If an object is closer to a convex lens than the principal focus, what type of image is formed?
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    (D)
    Virtual, upright
  • 48
    What are the two main factors linked to the properties of light?
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    B
    C
  • 49
    What is the effect of a converging lens on light rays?
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    B
    C
    D
  • 50
    What is the name of the angle between the incident ray and the normal?
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    (B)
    Angle of incidence