Geometric Optics AP Physics 2

What type of lens is a converging lens

convex

What image will form if an object is beyond the focal point of a convex lens

real and inverted

what image will form if an object is placed at the focal point of a convex lens

no image

what image will form if an object is placed between the lens and focal point of a convex lens

virtual, upright, enlarged

can convex lenses have real and virtual images

yes

what type of lens is a diverging lens?

concave

what type of image is create if an object is placed beyond the focal point of a concave lens?

virtual, upright, reduced

what type of image is created if an object is placed between the lens and focal point of a concave lens?

virtual, upright, magnified

can diverging lenses create real and virtual images?

no, only virtual

what is a concave mirror also known as

converging

what is a convex mirror also known as

diverging

if an object is beyond the focal point of a convex mirror what image is produced

inverted, real, reduced

if an object is between the focal point and vertex of a concave mirror what image is produced

upright, virtual, enlarged

can a concave mirror have real and virtual images

yes

what image is produced by a convex mirror

ALWAYS upright, virtual, and reduced

what is refraction?

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, caused by a change in its speed.

what is reflection?

Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, allowing us to see images.

what does diverging mean

Diverging refers to the spreading apart of light rays as they travel away from a point source or through a lens- comes from a single point

what does converging mean

Converging refers to the process where light rays come together at a single point after passing through a lens or reflecting off a surface.

will light bend towards the normal going from a higher to lower index of refraction or away?

towards

will light bend towards the normal going from a lower to higher index of refraction or away?

away