Mirrors Flashcards

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Light rays that come in parallel to the principal axis reflect through the _______?

A

Focal point

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How do concave mirrors reflect light?

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Reflected light rays travel toward each other or converge at the focal point

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SPOT- When an object is between the focal point and mirror

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S- larger
P- closer
O- up right
T- virtual

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What do the letters in SPOT stand for?

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Size (larger, smaller)
Position (farther, closer)
Orientation (inverted, up right)
Type (real, virtual)

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SPOT- when an object is between the focal point and 2 times the focal point

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S- same
P- same
O- inverted
T- real

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What are examples of convex mirrors?

A

Store mirrors

Street mirrors

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What are examples of concave mirrors?

A

Makeup mirror
Inside of metal spoon
Shaving mirror

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How do convex mirrors reflect light?

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Light rays travel away from each other or diverge.

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Q

Where would the rays meet if we extended them behind the mirror?

A

Focal point

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SPOT- all convex mirrors

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S- smaller
P- farther
O- upright
T- virtual

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SPOT when an object is farther than the 2x FP

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S- smaller
P- closer
O- inverted
T- virtual

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