Question 131 markMCQSection A

Mirror 'X' is used to concentrate sunlight in solar furnace and Mirror 'Y' is fitted on the side of the vehicle to see the traffic behind the driver. Which of the following statements are true for the two mirrors ? (i) The image formed by mirror 'X' is real, diminished and at its focus. (ii) The image formed by mirror 'Y' is virtual, diminished and erect. (iii) The image formed by mirror 'X' is virtual, diminished and erect. (iv) The image formed by mirror 'Y' is real, diminished and at its focus.

Light — Reflection and Refraction
Spherical Mirrors

Options

(A)(i) and (ii)
(B)(ii) and (iii)
(C)(iii) and (iv)
(D)(i) and (iv)

Official answer

Mirror 'X' is a concave mirror and Mirror 'Y' is a convex mirror. The image formed by mirror 'X' is real, diminished and at its focus. The image formed by mirror 'Y' is virtual, diminished and erect.

Analysis and explanation

Mirror 'X' is a concave mirror and Mirror 'Y' is a convex mirror. The image formed by mirror 'X' is real, diminished and at its focus. The image formed by mirror 'Y' is virtual, diminished and erect.

Question details

Q13 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2025
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Light — Reflection and Refraction
Topic
Spherical Mirrors
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Reflection of Light

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This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 examination.

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This question is from the chapter "Light — Reflection and Refraction" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

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This question covers the topic "Spherical Mirrors" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

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