Applications Of Reflection Of Light
When a light ray (termed as the incident ray) hits a surface and bounces back (forms a reflected ray), the process of reflection of light has taken place.
Sign Convention for Mirrors
A mirror is made of glass that is coated with a metal amalgam on one side due to which the light ray incident on the surface undergoes reflection and not refraction.
Q1: What is the difference between a real image and a virtual image in a CONVEX mirror?
Q2: What is the difference between a real image and a virtual image in a CONCAVE mirror?
Q3: Explain what characteristics make convex spherical mirrors applicable for store monitoring?
Q4: Explain what characteristics make concave spherical mirrors applicable as flashlight reflectors?
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