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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