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Physics 1260 – 45 MCQs on Reflection, Mirrors & Light Behavior – Review 3 (2025)

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This document provides a collection of 45 multiple-choice and definition-based questions with correct answers for Physics 1260 Review 3, focused on the conceptual understanding of reflection, plane mirrors, diffuse vs. regular reflection, image formation, and fundamentals of light behavior. Additional concepts include the electromagnetic spectrum, Fermat’s principle, umbra and penumbra, refraction basics, and geometric optics terminology such as focal point, principal axis, and normal lines. This resource is ideal for students enrolled in introductory university physics courses, especially those studying optics, vision science, or applied physics. It also benefits engineering, pre-med, and science education majors, as well as high school students in AP or IB Physics seeking reinforcement of geometric optics concepts. The questions are structured in exam format, making the document a practical tool for review sessions, self-quizzing, and test readiness. Keywords: reflection, plane mirror, diffuse reflection, angle of incidence, angle of reflection, law of reflection, light waves, visible spectrum, electromagnetic spectrum, refraction, umbra, penumbra, image formation, focal point, focal length, principal axis, Fermat’s principle, mirror optics, lens terminology, optical behavior

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If you look at yourself in a pocket mirror, then hold the mirror farther away,

you see

A) more of yourself.

B) less of yourself.


C) the same amount of yourself. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C


Object and image for a plane mirror occur

A) along the same plane.

B) equal distances from the mirror.

, C) at right angles to each other.

D) all of the above


E) none of the above - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B


Diffuse reflection occurs when the size of surface irregularities is

A) small compared to the wavelength of the light used.

B) large compared to the wavelength of the light used.


C) microscopic. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B


A rough surface for infrared waves may be polished for

A) radio waves.

B) light waves.

C) both of these


D) neither of these - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A


When light reflects from a surface, there is a change in its

A) frequency.

B) wavelength.

C) speed.

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