4. Types Of Mirrors

Question 1

Concave: what is the shape?

Answer 1

Curves inward like a bowl.

Question 2

Concave: where is the focal point?:

Answer 2

Light rays are reflected back through the focal point. The focal point is in front of the mirror.

Question 3

Concave: what is the image like?:

Answer 3

If objects are far away, the image is upside down.

Question 4

Concave: used where?:

Answer 4

Cosmetic mirror and flashlight

Question 5

Convex: what is the shape?:

Answer 5

Curves outwards.

Question 6

Convex: where is the focal point?:

Answer 6

Light rays are reflected as if they came from a focal point behind the mirror.

Question 7

Convex: what does the image look like?:

Answer 7

Make images look smaller and farther away.

Question 8

Convex: used where?:

Answer 8

Security mirror and side mirrors on vehicles.

Question 9

Plane (flat): what is the shape?:

Answer 9

Is straight.

Question 10

Plane (flat): what does the image look like?:

Answer 10

Make images appear as they normally would, the same size, but backwards.

Question 11

Plane (flat): used where?:

Answer 11

Bathroom mirror.