2 • Reflection of Light - Diagrams

Identify this mirror

concave

Identify this mirror

convex

Differentiate between Convex and Concave Mirrors

• Concave - has a real focus

• Convex - has a virtual focus

What happens to a ray that is parallel to the axis?

Reflects through the focal point

What happens to a ray that is striking the pole of the mirror?

Reflects at the same angle

What happens to a ray passing through the focal point?

Parallel to the axis

What type of image is being formed in this diagram?

Concave Mirror : Object outside C

What type of image is being formed in this diagram?

Concave Mirror : Object at C

What type of image is being formed in this diagram?

Concave Mirror : Object between C & F

What type of image is being formed in this diagram?

Concave Mirror : Object at F

What type of image is being formed in this diagram?

Concave Mirror : Object Inside F

What type of image is being formed in this diagram?

Convex Mirror

Label this formula

Mirror and lens formula

What page of the log tables can you find the Mirror and Lens Formula?

60

Label this formula

Magnification

What page of the log tables can you find the Magnification Formula?

60

Name 2 uses of Concave Mirrors

• Shaving Mirrors

• Dentist Mirrors

Name 2 uses of Convex Mirrors

• Car wing mirrors

• Supermarket mirrors