Characters of ray diagrams

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Center of curvature

The centre of the sphere or cylinder from which the mirror is made

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The radius of curvature (R)

Is the distance from the center of curvature to the mirror

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The vertex (V)

Where the mirror meets the principle axis (geometric center of the mirror)

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Principle axis (PA)

Line drawn through the vertex prediclur to the surface

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Focal point

Where light rays parallel to the princaiple axis come together or diverge

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The greater the curvature on the mirror…

The shorter the focal length

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What can real images do the virtual can’t

Real images can be projected on the screen

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