5th Edition

ISBN: 9780134051802

Author: Walker

Publisher: PEARSON

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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.

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Chapter 26, Problem 23PCE

An object is placed to the left of a concave mirror beyond its focal point. In which direction will the image move when the object is moved farther to the left?

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Chapter 26, Problem 22PCE

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