Transcript Ray Diagrams - Concave Convex Mirrors

Concave and Convex Mirrors
Ray Diagrams
Mr. Kuffer
Curved Mirrors: How To…
• Draw a ray of light parallel to the principle
axis. This line always reflects “through” the
focal point.
• Draw a ray of light “through” the focal
point. This line always reflects parallel to
the principle axis.
• Draw a ray of light “through” the center of
curvature. This ray always reflects back on
itself.
Concave (Outside Center of Curvature)
Object
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Real Image
Concave (Inside Center of Curvature)
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Object
Virtual
Image
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Convex
Object
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Virtual
Image