G10 Q2 Week 6
G10 Q2 Week 6
G10 Q2 Week 6
Lesson 1
Images Formed by Plane and
Spherical Mirrors
MELC: The learner predicts the qualitative characteristics (orientation, type, and
magnification) of images formed by plane and curved mirrors and lenses .
( S10FE - IIg -50)
Objectives: 1. Describe a plane and spherical mirror
. 2. Construct ray diagrams to locate images formed by plane and spherical
mirrors
3. Predict the orientation, type, and magnification of images formed by plane
and spherical mirrors
• Mirrors can be
“plane” or flat
and “spherical”
or curved.
What the minions saw in the mirror is an “image”. The qualitative characteristics of image
can vary depending on the type of mirror used. Let us find out what types of mirror they
used.
You have learned in the previous lesson that light travels in straight lines. Here, light
will be represented using “rays” which are straight lines coming from any object. When
these rays enter your eyes, you are able to see the object. Incident ray (i) is a ray from the
source falling on the mirror or any surface. Reflected ray (r) is a light ray bouncing off the
mirror or any surface. The normal (N) is the imaginary line perpendicular to a surface. The
angle formed between the normal and the incident light ray is the angle of incidence (θi).
The angle formed between the normal and the reflected light ray is the anle of reflection
(θr).
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Law of Reflection
Types of Reflection
Irregular or diffused reflection occurs when
incident rays fall on a rough surface. This time, reflected
rays scatter in all directions. This type of reflection
enables us to see objects around us.
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“ In the case of a plane mirror,
the image formed is always
same size, upright, same
location behind the mirror as
the object in front of the mirror
and is always virtual.
Spherical Mirrors
Diagram 4. Characteristics of Image
Formed by a Plane Mirror
Spherical mirrors are shaped like part of a sphere. It has two reflective
surfaces and is classified into two types. If the reflective surface is inside, it is called a
concave mirror. If the reflective surface is in the outside, the mirror is called convex.
➢ RAY 1. A ray parallel to the axis after reflection it passes through the focal point
F. o
axis axis
Reflected ray
ray
➢ RAY 2. A ray to the vertex of the mirror; it reflects at equal angle.
o
axis axis
Reflected ray
ray
Remember: If the two reflected rays do not meet in front of the mirror, continue the reflected
rays behind the mirror. When ray is extended behind the reflective surface, you should use
broken lines. If the reflected rays are parallel, it will never intersect, then no image is formed.
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