1. Motion, forces and energy

1.1 Physical quantities and measurement techniques

1.2 Motion

1.3 Mass and weight

1.4 Density

1.5.1 Effects of forces

1.5.2 Turning effect of forces

1.5.3 Centre of gravity

1.6 Momentum

1.7.1 Energy

1.7.2 Work

1.7.3 Energy resources

1.7.4 Power

1.8 Pressure

2. Thermal physics

2.1.1 States of matter

2.1.2 Particle model

2.1.3 Gases and the absolute scale of temperature

2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

2.2.2 Specific heat capacity

2.2.3 Melting, boiling and evaporation

2.3.1 Conduction

2.3.2 Convection

2.3.3 Radiation

2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer

3. Waves

3.1 General properties of waves

3.2.1 Reflection of light

3.2.2 Refraction of light

3.2.3 Thin lenses

3.2.4 Dispersion of light

3.3 Electromagnetic spectrum

3.4 Sound

4. Electricity and magnetism

4.1 Simple phenomena of magnetism

4.2.1 Electric charge

4.2.2 Electric current

4.2.3 Electromotive force and potential difference

4.2.4 Resistance

4.2.5 Electrical energy and electrical power

4.3.1 Circuit diagrams and circuit components

4.3.2 Series and parallel circuits

4.3.3 Action and use of circuit components

4.4 Electrical safety

4.5.1 Electromagnetic induction

4.5.2 The a.c. generator

4.5.3 Magnetic effect of a current

4.5.4 Force on a current-carrying conductor

4.5.5 The d.c. motor

4.5.6 The transformer

5. Nuclear physics

5.1.1 The atom

5.1.2 The nucleus

5.2.1 Detection of radioactivity

5.2.2 The three types of nuclear emission

5.2.3 Radioactive decay

5.2.4 Half-life

5.2.5 Safety precautions

6. Space physics

6.1.1 The Earth

6.1.2 The Solar System

6.2.1 The Sun as a star

6.2.2 Stars

6.2.3 The Universe

IGCSE Physics 3.2.1 Reflection of light Question Bank

[Maximum number: 1]

Which row describes some characteristics of an image formed in a plane mirror?

image type

image size

real

diminished

real

same size as the object

virtual

diminished

virtual

same size as the object

[Maximum number: 1]

The angle of incidence of a ray of light incident on a plane mirror is gradually increased.
To the nearest degree, what is the maximum possible angle between the incident and reflected rays?

$0^{\circ}$

$45^{\circ}$

$90^{\circ}$

$180^{\circ}$

[Maximum number: 1]

A student reads the following relationship in his physics book.

i=r

What is the student reading about?

diffraction due to a gap

dispersion of light by a prism

reflection in a plane mirror

refraction as light enters glass

[Maximum number: 1]

An object is placed in front of a plane mirror.
The ray diagram shows the reflection of one ray of light from the object by the mirror.

Where does the mirror form an image of the object?

[Maximum number: 1]

A boy is having his eyes tested. A letter is printed on a card placed over his head. He sees the card in a plane mirror placed in front of him.

He sees the letter ' R ' in the mirror.
How is it printed on the card?

D
5

[Maximum number: 1]

Diagram 1 shows the page of a book in front of a plane mirror.
An eye is looking at the image of the page.
Diagram 2 shows a large letter G on the page facing the mirror.