JAMB and WAEC Physics questions: Light: reflection

25 questions with answers and explanations. Tap an option to check yourself.

1. Question 21· Light: reflection· WAEC

   Two plane mirrors are inclined at 60° to each other. How many images of an object placed between them are formed?

   • A3
   • B6
   • C5
   • D7

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2. Question 22· Light: reflection· WAEC

   An object stands 3 m in front of a plane mirror. How far is the object from its image?

   • A1.5 m
   • B3 m
   • C6 m
   • D9 m

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3. Question 23· Light: reflection· JAMB

   An object is placed 30 cm from a concave mirror of focal length 10 cm. Find the magnification of the image.

   • A0.5
   • B2
   • C3
   • D1.5

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4. Question 24· Light: reflection· WAEC

   An object is 20 cm in front of a plane mirror. The distance between the object and its image is

   • A0 cm
   • B20 cm
   • C10 cm
   • D40 cm

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5. Question 25· Light: reflection· JAMB

   

   A ray of light strikes a plane mirror at 30° to the mirror surface, as shown. What is the angle of reflection?

   • A90°
   • B30°
   • C60°
   • D120°

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