5.2 Flashcards
1
Q
what is plane mirror
A
the image is the same distance away from the mirror as the object
2
Q
what is concave mirror
A
a mirror that curves inward toward the object light reflected from the mirror meets at the focal point
3
Q
what is convex mirror
A
a mirror that is curved away from the object the rays leaving the mirror are called diverging rays
4
Q
what is focal point
A
when light rays focus together
5
Q
what is coverging
A
when light meets the focal point
6
Q
what is diverging
A
when light rays spread out after they reflect from convex mirrors
7
Q
what is focal length
A
its the distance from the centre of the lens to the focal point
