Grade 10 Applied Science – Curved Mirrors Concave Mirror
Grade 10 Applied Science – Curved Mirrors Concave Mirror
Grade 10 Applied Science – Curved Mirrors Concave Mirror C – Centre of Curvature V – Vertex (geometric centre of the mirror) PA – Principal Axis (straight line through C and V) F – Focus or Focal Point (the point where the incoming rays will converge on the Principal Axis f – Focal Length ( distance from F to V) NOTE: A Virtual Image of the PRINCIPAL OBJECT only forms when the object is in FRONT of the Focal Point
Grade 10 Applied Science – Curved Mirrors Convex Mirror
Grade 10 Applied Science – Curved Mirrors Convex Mirror
Grade 10 Applied Science – Curved Mirrors Convex Mirror C – Centre of Curvature F’ – Virtual Focus (point BEHIND a convex mirror where incoming parallel rays appear to converge when reflected) Virtual Image in a convex mirror will always appear smaller than the object QUESTION Why are there LESS applications in your life for a convex mirror