image formation in spherical mirrors Flashcards
1
Q
curved inward
A
concave
2
Q
curved outward
A
convex
3
Q
the center of the sphere
A
center of curvature
4
Q
the radius of the center of curvature is caled
A
radius of curvature
5
Q
the center or middle portion is called ?
A
vertex
6
Q
the line drawn passing thru the vertex and center of curvature is called ?
A
principal axis
7
Q
the _ is the opening of a mirror
A
aperture
8
Q
the point on the principal axis where the incident rays parallel to the principal axis meet after they are reflected is the
A
principal focus
9
Q
the bending of light is called
A
refraction
