Mirrors Flashcards
Light rays that come in parallel to the principal axis reflect through the _______?
Focal point
How do concave mirrors reflect light?
Reflected light rays travel toward each other or converge at the focal point
SPOT- When an object is between the focal point and mirror
S- larger
P- closer
O- up right
T- virtual
What do the letters in SPOT stand for?
Size (larger, smaller)
Position (farther, closer)
Orientation (inverted, up right)
Type (real, virtual)
SPOT- when an object is between the focal point and 2 times the focal point
S- same
P- same
O- inverted
T- real
What are examples of convex mirrors?
Store mirrors
Street mirrors
What are examples of concave mirrors?
Makeup mirror
Inside of metal spoon
Shaving mirror
How do convex mirrors reflect light?
Light rays travel away from each other or diverge.
Where would the rays meet if we extended them behind the mirror?
Focal point
SPOT- all convex mirrors
S- smaller
P- farther
O- upright
T- virtual
SPOT when an object is farther than the 2x FP
S- smaller
P- closer
O- inverted
T- virtual