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    REVIEW

    1. The reflection by the rough surfaces that


    tend to reflect light in all directions is
    called _______________ .

    a. diffused reflection c. regular reflection


    b. glossy reflection d. specular reflection
    REVIEW
    2. The image you see in a plane mirror is called a
    _______________ image because it
    is not a real, physical object.
    a.Imaginary
    b. physical
    c. reflected
    d. virtual
    REVIEW
    3. The image seen in a plane mirror is
    ______________.
    a. real and inverted c. virtual and inverted
    b. real and upright d. virtual and upright
    REVIEW
    4. Diffuse Reflection is produced by
    _______________ surfaces that tend to reflect
    light in all directions.
    a.Rough
    b. semi rough
    c. semi smooth
    d. smooth
    REVIEW
    5. The angle of incidence as the light strikes the
    surface is equal to 450. What is its angle of
    reflection?
    a.30 degrees
    b. 45 degrees
    c. 60 degrees
    d. Cannot be determined
    REVIEW
    6. The type of mirror whose reflecting is plane or
    flat. ____________.
    REVIEW
    7. The type of mirror whose reflecting surface
    curves inward__________.
    REVIEW
    8. The type of mirror whose reflecting surface
    curves outward__________.
    REVIEW
    9. The point where reflected rays from parallel
    incident rays pass through, or converge.
    _________
    REVIEW
    10. The line through the centre of curvature to the
    midpoint of the mirror.
    C_R_ED M_ R _ O R S
    Learning Objectives
    • To observe the effect of light travelling in
    straight lines on the formation of images
    • To observe a ‘real’ image
    • To apply the laws of reflection for curved
    mirrors
    11.9: Images in Curved
    Mirrors
    Concave vs. Convex
    Terminology of Concave Mirrors
    Centre of Curvature (C): The centre of the
    sphere whose surface has been used to
    make the mirror.
    • Principal Axis: The line through the
    centre of curvature to the midpoint of the
    mirror.

    • Vertex (V): The point where the principal


    axis meets the mirror.
    Focus (F): the point where reflected rays
    from parallel incident rays pass through, or
    converge. This is why concave mirrors
    are sometimes called converging mirrors.
    Centre of Curvature Focal Principal
    length (f)
    C (2F) Axis

    Focal Point,
    or Focus (F) Vertex

    Reflective Surface
    Laws of Reflection in
    Converging (Concave) Mirrors
    1. A light ray parallel to the principal axis
    is reflected through the focus.
    2. A ray through the focus will reflect
    parallel to the principal axis.
    3. A ray through the centre of curvature
    is reflected back on itself.
    4. A ray aimed at the vertex will follow the
    law of reflection.
    Locating the Image in a Concave
    Mirror
    Case A: Object is placed behind C
    Case B: Object is placed at C
    Case C: Object is placed between
    C and F
    Case D: Object is placed at F
    Case E: Object is placed in front of
    F
    Real Images
    • A real image is created when light rays
    actually arrive at the image location.
    • If you place a screen in front of the mirror,
    a focused image will be seen.
    • When an object is placed beyond F, an
    inverted, real image will be formed.
    • When an object is placed in front of F, an
    upright, virtual image will be formed.
    Properties of Images in Converging Mirrors
    Object Image Image Image Image
    Location Size Attitude Location Type
    Beyond C Smaller Inverted In front, Real
    closer
    In front,
    At C Same Inverted Real
    same
    Between Larger Inverted In front, Real
    C&F further
    At F No Clear Image

    Inside F Larger Upright Behind, Virtual


    further
    Applications of Converging Mirrors
    • Searchlights
    • Satellite dishes
    • Solar cookers
    Concave mirrors cause reflected
    rays to converge to a central point
    (Focus), giving a bright, forward,
    beam of light. The less curvature,
    the longer the focal length.
    Convex mirrors cause reflected
    rays to diverge, giving a much
    wider field of view.
    In a convex / diverging mirror, F and C
    are behind the reflective surface.
    Locating Images in Diverging Mirrors
    Rules:
    1. A ray parallel to the principal axis is
    reflected as if it had come through the
    focus.
    2. A ray aimed at the focus is reflected
    parallel to the principal axis.
    3. A ray aimed at the centre of curvature is
    reflected back on itself.
    Images in a Diverging (Convex)
    Mirror
    • Images will always be smaller and virtual
    because rays never cross to form a real
    image.
    Applications of Diverging
    Mirrors
    • Rear-view mirrors
    • Security mirrors
    ROY G BIV says:
    • Page 501 # 1 – 10
    • Worksheet: Images
    in Curved Mirrors

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