Gr.10 Physics: Reflection - Convex Mirrors

SALT for Convex Mirrors

S: smaller but the closer the object is moved to the mirror the bigger the virtual image is.

A: upright, laterally inverted

L: image is behind the mirror,

T: virtual image

Convex mirror characteristic rays

1. Any incident ray parallel to the principal axis will reflect as if it has passed through the focus.

2. Any incident ray moving toward the Focus will reflect parallel to the principal axis.

3. Any incident ray moving toward the Centre of Curvature will reflect back upon itself.

4. Any incident ray striking the Vertex will reflect such that angle of incidence = angle of reflection.

Curved Mirror Equation

Magnification Equation for Curved Mirrors