Concave and Convex Mirrors

Front

What happens to the image of an object placed at the center of curvature (C) in front of a concave mirror?

Back

The image will appear at C in front of the mirror.

Front

What is the behavior of an incident ray that is parallel to the principal axis when it strikes a concave mirror?

Back

It will reflect through the focal point.

Front

What type of images are always erect?

Back

Virtual images are always erect.

Front

What is a virtual image?

Back

An image that you can see when you look into a mirror, but does not really exist.

Front

According to the Law of Reflection, how does a light ray behave when it strikes a mirror?

Back

It bounces off the mirror at the same angle it hits.

Front

What is the focal point of a concave mirror?

Back

The point where parallel rays of light converge after reflecting off the mirror.

Front

How does the distance of an object from a concave mirror affect the type of image formed?

Back

Closer objects produce virtual images, while objects beyond the focal point produce real images.

Front

What is the difference between real and virtual images?

Back

Real images can be projected on a screen and are inverted, while virtual images cannot be projected and are erect.

Front

What is the significance of the principal axis in mirror optics?

Back

It is the line that passes through the center of the mirror and the focal point, serving as a reference for measuring angles.

Front

What happens to rays of light that pass through the focal point of a concave mirror?

Back

They reflect and travel parallel to the principal axis.