Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Draw separate diagram for the formation of virtual image of an object by a concave mirror.
Advertisements
Solution
A concave mirror creates an image behind it when an object is positioned between its pole and focus. An enlarged, erect, and virtual image of the thing is created.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
The letter F is placed in front of a plane mirror:
What is the name of the phenomenon involved?
Three mirrors are created from a single sphere. Which of the following - pole, centre of curvature, radius of curvature, principal axis - will be common to them and which will not be common?
Define the terms focus and focal length of a concave mirror. Draw diagram to illustrate your answer.
Does the mirror mentioned in part (b) form real image for all locations of the object?
State the kind of mirror used
(a) By a dentist,
(b) As a search-light reflector.
AB is the object, A1B1 is its image. MM' is the position of the mirror. Complete the ray diagram and find the position of the center of curvature and focus of the mirror. Also, measure the focal length.
Explain why a ray of light passing through the center of curvature of a concave mirror, gets reflected along with the same pattern.
Define the radius of curvature.
