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Why do torches have a reflector?
Torches have a reflector to direct and focus the light emitted by the torch, making it more powerful and efficient for illuminating dark areas. The reflector helps to control the dispersion of light and directs it in the desired direction, maximizing visibility.
Is torch light a luminous object?
No, a torch light is not a luminous object. The light emitted by the torch is produced by the conversion of electrical energy to light energy, rather than emitting light through its own chemical reactions like a luminous object would.
How is a torch bulb non luminous?
because it has light
Will a torch work on the moon?
Yes, a torch will work on the moon because it can produce its own light and does not require an external atmosphere to function. However, the torch's light beam may behave differently due to the moon's lack of atmosphere and lower gravity.
What is the light sources made by people called?
Man-made light sources... lamp, torch, LCD etc.
Does a torch use a concave mirror or convex mirror?
Concave
Why concave mirrors are used in torch as a reflector?
Concave mirrors are used in torch reflectors because they have the ability to focus light rays to a point, creating a strong and concentrated beam of light. This helps to increase the intensity and range of the light emitted by the torch, making it more effective for illuminating objects at a distance.
What is the purpose of the concave mirror behind the bulb in the flashlight?
You want a torch to emit light in a beam, in only one direction. But the bulb in the torch emits light in all directions, the mirror reflects the light going in the wrong direction(towards the inside of the torch) back out the front of the torch making it brighter. It is concave so as to focus the light more.
Why CONCAVE MIRRORS USED IN TORCH LIGHT?
The concave mirror reflects the bulb's light, and if the bulb is at the mirror's focus, sends it out as a parallel beam.
Is a torch mirror concave or convex?
it is a convex mirror as it produces diverging waves
Why is reflector fitted around the torch bulb?
The bulb can be fitted with aluminum reflector to focus the light
Why do torches have a reflector?
Torches have a reflector to direct and focus the light emitted by the torch, making it more powerful and efficient for illuminating dark areas. The reflector helps to control the dispersion of light and directs it in the desired direction, maximizing visibility.
What happens when light from a torch hits a mirror?
When light from a torch hits a mirror, most of the light gets reflected back in a predictable manner due to the smooth surface of the mirror. The angle of incidence (angle at which the light hits the mirror) equals the angle of reflection (angle at which the light bounces off the mirror). This reflection of light allows us to see our reflection in the mirror.
How does the mirror in the torch help you see in the dark?
The mirror in a torch (flashlight) reflects and redirects the light from the bulb in the desired direction, illuminating the darkness. By angling the mirror, you can control where the light shines, allowing you to see better in the dark. The mirror helps maximize the effectiveness of the light source.
How concave mirrors are employed to use light energy more effectively?
A concave mirror converges light rays falling on it. Parallel beams are converged to a point known as 'focus' of the concave mirror. In this way, most of the light rays falling on it are not deviated or lost. This helps in effective and optimum use of light where needed as in vehicle headlight, torch etc.
Why are concave reflectors used in torches and headlamps of vehicles?
The bulb is so placed in a torch that it just lies at the focus of the concave reflector. By doing this, we obtain a parallel beam of light, that is, light rays tend to travel infinitely, thus could be used to see objects for a longer distance.
Why were people trying to quench the Olympic torch?
The Olympic torch is part of a tradition going back thousands of years to the original Greek Olympics; it symbolizes the blessing of Apollo, the sun god (the Olympic flame is first ignited with sunlight, using a concave mirror to focus the light). We no longer worship Apollo, but we still light the torch.
