Reflection of Light at Plane and Curved Surfaces - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 2003

At what position will an object be placed in front of a concave mirror in order to obtain an image at infinity?

A. At the pole of the mirror
B. At the principal focus
C. At the center of the curvature
D. Between the principal focus and the center of curvature

Question 67:

• JAMB 2004

What types of mirror are capable of producing parallel beams of light such as those arising from the headlamps of a car?

A. Parabolic mirrors
B. Plane mirrors
C. Cylindrical mirrors
D. Spherical mirrors

Question 68:

• JAMB 2004

What happens to the rays in a parallel beam of light?

A. They diverge as they travel
B. They intersect
C. They converge as they travel
D. They meet at infinity.

Question 69:

• JAMB 2004

A ray of light makes an angle of 35^o with a plane mirror. What is the angle of reflection?

A. 35^o
B. 55^o
C. 70^o
D. 65^o

Question 70:

• JAMB 2004

A person can focus an object only when it lies within 200cm from him. Which spectacles should be used to increase his maximum distance of distinct vision infinity

A. Convex lens
B. Binoculars
C. Concave lens
D. Plane glasses