Suppose the radius of curvature of a convex mirror is 52.8 cm. (a) Draw a ray diagram showing the object, image, mirror, and at least two standard rays (e.g. P-ray, F-ray, or M-ray). (b) Find the location where an object can be placed in front of the convex mirror such that its image is one-fourth its size. (c) State whether the image is upright or inverted, and real or virtual. Explain. You may use your ray diagram to support your answer.
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.
Suppose the radius of curvature of a convex mirror is 52.8 cm.
(a) Draw a ray diagram showing the object, image, mirror, and at least two standard rays (e.g. P-ray, F-ray, or M-ray).
(b) Find the location where an object can be placed in front of the convex mirror such that its image is one-fourth its size.
(c) State whether the image is upright or inverted, and real or virtual. Explain. You may use your ray diagram to support your answer.
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