Curved Mirror

Question 1

Diverging mirror

Answer 1

Reflective surface on outside of the curve
Reflected rays diverge (spread apart)
Ex. Security mirror, Passenger side mirror

Question 2

Converging mirror

Answer 2

Reflective surface on inside of the curve
Reflected rays converge (meet at a point)
Ex. Makeup mirror, headlights

Question 3

Rules for drawing converging mirrors

Answer 3

1. Incident ray parallel to PA reflects through F
2. Incident ray through C reflect back through C
3. Incident ray through F reflects parallel to PA

Question 4

Rules for diverging mirrors

Answer 4

1. Incident ray parallel to PA reflects in line with F
2. Incident ray towards C reflects on line with C
3. Incident ray towards F reflects parallel to the PA