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Includes explanation of real versus virtual images, spherical aberration and the use of parabolic mirrors, plus guidance for constructing ray diagrams using standard two-ray methods and special drawing cases. 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A convex mirror curves outward and causes parallel rays to appear to diverge from a virtual focal point behind the mirror.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"How do real images and virtual images differ?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"Real images form in front of the mirror when rays actually converge, and they are usually inverted. Virtual images appear behind the mirror when rays do not converge, and they are usually erect.",{"name":119,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":120},"What is spherical aberration and how is it addressed?",{"text":121,"@type":113},"Spherical aberration occurs when light reflected from a spherical mirror does not meet at the focal point exactly. A parabolic mirror is used to eliminate this problem so rays converge properly.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},656928,1793020345,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":29,"category_name":30,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":34,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":21,"language":139,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":140,"faqs":141,"seo_title":142,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":143,"read_time":144},962090760832,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_155a257f0dc6eb9ab79c44ca47cae57d","# DEFINITIONS\n\n   \n## 1.Concave Mirror:reflects light rays causing rays toCONVERGE or come together at focal pointfront→\n\n   \nPhysics20.Light.mirrea4.Nordheimer  \n2.Convex Mirror:reflects light from surface causing rays toDIVERGE or spread apart from focal point  \n3.  Center of Curvature(C):the point that is the distance ofthe RADIUS from the mirror.(note the distance is represented bya lower case letter while an upper case letter represents the pointitself)  \nC is always 2xforf=c2  \n4.  Principle Focus (F):the point where reflected raysconverge to or diverge from.  \n5.  Focal Length(f)::    distance between mirror and F(half theradius)  \nand f=r/2=c/2  \n6.Spherical aberration:when using a spherical mirror,lightrays do not converge or diverge exactly at F causing spherica]aberration.To eliminate this problem a PARABOLIC mirroris used.  \n7.Real images are:  \n● produced in front of a mirror when light rays converge.  \n● can be projected onto a screen  \n● usually it is INVERTED(when compared to the object).  \n## 8.Virtual Images:\n\n● appear to be BEHIND the mirror  \n● light rays do not converge  \n● can not be projected on a screen  \n● usually erect (right side up)  \n1000  \n# MIRRORS&LENSES\n\n## RAY DIAGRAMS\n\n● Ray diagrams involve the drawing of two rays from the objectto the mirror(or lens)and the two reflected (for mirrors)orrefracted rays (after striking the mirror or lens)to locate theimage.  \n● Almost always,the two easiest rays (from the object)to draware:  \ni.to the mirror(or lens)parallel to the principal axis and thereflected(mirror)or refracted(lens)ray through the focalpoint.  \nii.to the mirror(or lens)through the focal point andreturning parallel  \n## Sample Ray Diagram\n\n1  \n# REFLECTIONS FROM CurvedMIRRORS\n\nCONVEX-Convex mirrors are mirrors that are curved outward.CONCAVE·Concave mirrors are mirrors that are curved inward.  \nTerms You Need to Know:  \nCentre of curvature(C)-center of sphere  \nPrinciple axis-center line  \nVertex-where the mirror meets the principle axis (center of mirror)  \nRadius of curvature-distance from(C)to the vertex  \nFocal point (f)-half the distance between(C)and the vertex  \nFocal length-distance from the focal point(f)to the vertex  \nWhen rays of light that are parallel to the principle axis hit a concave mirror,they reflect in such a way thatthey all move through a single point on the principle axis =the focal point(focus the light)  \nWhen the focal point is on the same side as the source of the light rays,it is considered a      focal point.All concave mirrors use a real focal point.  \nWhen rays of light that are parallel to the principle axis hit a convex mirror,they will reflect in such a way thatthey all appear to come from a single point on the principle axis.(spread the light)  \nThis point is on the opposite side of the mirror from the light rays and is considered a.      focal point.All convex mirrors use a virtual focal point. When drawing a wave diagram for curved mirrors,we draw two incoming rays of light to defermine where theimage will form.The position,size and type(real or virtual)of an image produced by a curved mirror can thenbe found.A.The object is beyond the centre of the curvature.ture.  \nBecause of the way light reflects from curved mirors there are two names that can refer to each type of miror:  \n\n| A concave mirror can be called a_  \u003Cbr>_mirror.  \u003Cbr>mirror.  \u003Cbr>A convex mirror can be called a_   |\n| --- |\n\n## RAY DIAGRAMS USING CURVED MIRRORS\n\nCONCAVE MIRRORS-  \nThe image is-  \nStep One-Line in from top of object (O)to mirror  \nStep Two-Reflect through focal point(f)  \nStep Three-Line from top of object through (f)to mirror  \nStep Four-Reflect straight out parallel to principle axis  \nB.The object is at the centre of the curvature  \nThe image is-  \nSame as A.  \nC.The object is between c and f  \nThe image is -  \nSame as A  \n(  \nE.The object is inside the focal point.*SPECIALWAY TO DRAW*The image is -  \nStep One-Line in from object to mirror  \nStep Two-Reflect through ","cbCailZG8dS35HN2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailZG8dS35HN2","pdf",5570436,"English","# Definitions\n## Concave Mirror\n## Convex Mirror\n## Center of Curvature (C)\n## Principle Focus (F) and Focal Length (f)\n## Spherical Aberration\n## Real Images\n## Virtual Images\n# Mirrors & Lenses\n## Ray Diagrams\n# Reflections from Curved Mirrors\n## Key Terms and Ray Behavior\n## Ray Diagrams Using Curved Mirrors\n## Sample Diagrams Using Convex Mirrors\n## Important Conceptual Understanding\n# Problems (P344)\n## 16.1 Light Fundamentals","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between concave and convex mirrors in ray behavior?\",\"answer\":\"A concave mirror curves inward and reflects parallel rays so they converge at the focal point. A convex mirror curves outward and causes parallel rays to appear to diverge from a virtual focal point behind the mirror.\"},{\"question\":\"How do real images and virtual images differ?\",\"answer\":\"Real images form in front of the mirror when rays actually converge, and they are usually inverted. Virtual images appear behind the mirror when rays do not converge, and they are usually erect.\"},{\"question\":\"What is spherical aberration and how is it addressed?\",\"answer\":\"Spherical aberration occurs when light reflected from a spherical mirror does not meet at the focal point exactly. A parabolic mirror is used to eliminate this problem so rays converge properly.\"}]","Mirrors & Lenses - 1 - Ray Diagrams | PDF",1792971525,176]