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 Image Formation by Spherical Mirrors

 
6.6  Image Formation by Spherical Mirrors
 

Field of vision

  • Plane mirror - narrow
  • Concave mirror - very narrow
  • Convex mirror - wide
 
Concave mirror Convex mirror
  • C - Centre of curvature 
  • r - Radius of curvature
  • F - Focal point
  • f - Focal length
  • u - Object distance
  • v - Image distance
 

Applications of Concave Mirrors in Daily Life:

  • Cosmetic mirror
  • Dental mirror
  • Reflector in car headlight
 

Applications of Convex Mirrors in Daily Life:

  • Blind spot mirror
  • Security mirror in buildings
  • Vehicle rear mirror
 
The views expressed in the notes here are those of the contributor and don’t necessarily represent the views of Pandai.

 Image Formation by Spherical Mirrors

 
6.6  Image Formation by Spherical Mirrors
 

Field of vision

  • Plane mirror - narrow
  • Concave mirror - very narrow
  • Convex mirror - wide
 
Concave mirror Convex mirror
  • C - Centre of curvature 
  • r - Radius of curvature
  • F - Focal point
  • f - Focal length
  • u - Object distance
  • v - Image distance
 

Applications of Concave Mirrors in Daily Life:

  • Cosmetic mirror
  • Dental mirror
  • Reflector in car headlight
 

Applications of Convex Mirrors in Daily Life:

  • Blind spot mirror
  • Security mirror in buildings
  • Vehicle rear mirror
 
The views expressed in the notes here are those of the contributor and don’t necessarily represent the views of Pandai.
Chapter : Light and Optics
Topic : Image Formation by Spherical Mirror
Form 4 Physics
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