Mirror Equation Flashcards

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For focal length what if its positive or negative?

A

Positive: concave mirror
Negative: convex mirror

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For the radius of curvature, what if its positive or negative?

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Positive: concave
Negative: convex

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For the image of the distance from the vertex, what if the image is positive or negative?

A

Positive: real image
Negative: virtual image

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4
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Object distance from the vertex:

A

Always positive

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5
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The formula to know the size and if its upright or inverted

A

M= |-di/do|

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What is the mirror/lens equation?

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1/do + 1/di= 1/f = 1/r

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