Concave Mirrors (+) Flashcards
1
Q
are concave mirrors diverging or converging?
A
Converging
2
Q
Why does all the sunlight hitting a concave mirror always focus at the focal point of the mirror?
A
The curvature of the mirror directs the reflected rays back onto the focal point
3
Q
what are concave mirrors used for?
A
Focusing and magnification
4
Q
example of converging mirror
A
cosmetic mirror
5
Q
What happens to your image if you walk towards a concave mirror?
A
- Image enlarges
- Inverted & real
At Curvature (C): Same Size
At Focal Point (F): Image disappears
