Activity 11.8: Let us experiment, Stand at different distances from the mirror. Class 7
mediumActivity 11.8: Let us experiment, Stand at different distances from the mirror. Class 7
Question 1.
Stand at different distances from the mirror and notice how far the image appears to be from the mirror in each case. Do you find any relation between your distance from the mirror and the distance of your image from the mirror? Class 7
Answer:
The image appears to be as far from the mirror as you stand far from the plane mirror. The image appears as close in the plane mirror or close you are to the mirror.
Yes, there is relation between me and my image in the mirror on the basis of distance of object from mirror.
Question 2.
Raise your left arm. Which arm does your image raise? Class 7
Answer:
Right arm.
Question 3.
Touch your right ear. Which ear does your image touch? Class 7
Answer:
Left ear.
Question 4.
Can we see an image of an object only in a mirror or are there some other ways as well? Class 7
Answer:
We can also see an image of an object other than mirror. Shiny surfaces like polished metal, still water and eyes. Some other optical devices like telescopes, microscopes and cameras also be used to get the images of objects. These images are not just like mirror.