mirrors & reflections
6 free practice questions with explanations
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mirrors & reflections: example questions & answers
6 worked examples with answers and explanations below. Practise them in the browser with instant feedback on every answer.
What do you see when you look into a mirror?
- AOnly the back of your head
- BNothing at all
- CA reflection of yourself✓
- DA different person
Answer: A mirror bounces light back so you see a reflection of yourself.
Why can you see your reflection in a mirror?
- AThe mirror makes its own light
- BThe mirror is painted with your picture
- CThe mirror is full of water
- DThe smooth, shiny surface bounces light back✓
Answer: A mirror is smooth and shiny, so it bounces light back to make a clear reflection.
Where else, besides a mirror, might you see your reflection?
- AIn dry sand
- BIn still, calm water✓
- CIn a fluffy towel
- DIn a wooden log
Answer: Still water is smooth enough to bounce back light and show a reflection.
When you raise your right hand in front of a mirror, what does your reflection seem to do?
- ARaise the hand on its opposite side✓
- BDo nothing at all
- CRaise a foot
- DRaise both hands
Answer: A mirror flips the picture, so your reflection seems to raise the opposite hand.
Which surface would show the clearest reflection?
- AA woolly jumper
- BA rough tree trunk
- CA bumpy brick wall
- DA smooth, shiny mirror✓
Answer: Smooth, shiny surfaces reflect light neatly, so a mirror gives the clearest reflection.
What do shiny things like a spoon or clean window do with light?
- AThey turn it into water
- BThey make it disappear forever
- CThey reflect it✓
- DThey eat it
Answer: Shiny surfaces reflect light, which means they bounce it back.