Mirror and Magnification Equations Flashcards
0
Q
When di is positive…
A
The image is real
1
Q
To calculate the location of an image in any concave or convex mirror, use the mirror equation. What’s the mirror equation?
A
1/f = 1/di + 1/do
2
Q
When di is negative…
A
The image is virtual
3
Q
When f is positive…
A
It is a concave (converging) mirror
4
Q
When’s I’d negative…
A
It is a convex (diverging) mirror
5
Q
To calculate the height of any image j. Any concave or convex mirror, use the magnification equation. What is the magnification equation?
A
M= hi/ho = -di/do
