Exploring Spherical Mirrors

What are the two main types of spherical mirrors?

• Concave and Convex

• Plane and Spherical

• Reflective and Refractive

• Flat and Curved

Define a concave mirror

• Used in car headlights to project light

• Commonly found in telescopes for distant viewing

• Utilized in rearview mirrors for safety

• A spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is curved inward

Define a convex mirror

• Used in rearview mirrors for better night visibility.

• An example of a convex mirror's use is in vehicle side mirrors to provide a broader view of the road and surrounding traffic.

• Commonly found in telescopes for magnifying distant objects.

• A spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is curved outward.

What is the principal axis in spherical mirrors?

• The principal axis is the line connecting the focal point and the mirror's edge.

• The principal axis is the line perpendicular to the mirror surface.

• The principal axis is the line through the center of curvature and the pole of the mirror.

• The principal axis is the line that runs parallel to the mirror's surface.

How does parallel light rays behave when it strikes a concave mirror?

• Light reflects without changing direction.

• Light diverges away from the mirror surface.

• Light is absorbed by the concave mirror.

• Light converges at a focal point after reflecting from a concave mirror.

How does light behave when it strikes a convex mirror?

• Light creates a real image behind the mirror.

• Light diverges after striking a convex mirror, creating a virtual image.

• Light passes straight through without any change.

• Light reflects and converges to a point.

What is the focal point of a concave mirror?

• The focal point is the point where parallel light rays converge after reflection.

• The focal point is the point where light rays are absorbed by the mirror.

• The focal point is where light rays diverge after reflection.

• The focal point is the center of the mirror's surface.

What is the focal point of a convex mirror?

• The focal point is real and located in front of the mirror.

• The focal point is located at the same distance as the object.

• The focal point of a convex mirror is virtual and located behind the mirror.

• The focal point is at the center of the mirror's surface.

What are the properties of IMAGE FORMED by the CONCAVE MIRROR IF THE OBJECT IS BEYOND THE CENTRE OF CURVATURE

• The ray diagram shows a virtual, inverted, and smaller image formed at the center of curvature.

• The ray diagram shows a real, inverted, and smaller image formed between the focal point and the center of curvature.

• The ray diagram shows a real, inverted, and larger image formed beyond the center of curvature.

• The ray diagram shows a virtual, upright, and larger image formed at the focal point.

Draw a ray diagram for a convex mirror showing an object at any distance.

• The diagram shows only the object without any rays or image.

• The reflected rays converge to a focal point behind the mirror.

• The rays converge to form a real image in front of the mirror.

• The ray diagram for a convex mirror shows the object, the reflected rays diverging, and the virtual image formed behind the mirror.