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Explain why we cannot see our image on a wooden table or a book.

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We cannot see our images on a wooden table or a book. Because irregular reflection does not form images.
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  2. What happens when the light hits the mirror?

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  4. Name any two surfaces which would cause diffuse reflection of light.

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  6. Explain why we can see images on polished and smooth surfaces.

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  8. What is lateral inversion ?

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  10. State true (T) or false (F). (a) A virtual image can be obtained on ...

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  11. Discuss two characteristics of image formed by plane mirror.

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  12. How do you define an image?

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  13. How does mirror form an image of the object?

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  14. Do we see all objects due to reflected light? Explain why?

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  15. How many mirrors are used to make a kaleidoscope?

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  17. Mention any one use of plane mirrors.

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  18. Give two uses of periscopes.

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  19. Explain the phenomenon of multiple reflection in brief.

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  20. How many images are formed when two plane mirrors are placed parallel...

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