Mirrors Flashcards
1
Q
What is a plane mirror?
A
A mirror with a flat surface
2
Q
Describe the image in a plane mirror:
- Location
- Size
- Shape
- Left-Right Orientation
- Up-Down Orientation
A
Behind the mirror Same size Same shape Reversed Up-Right
3
Q
What are some common uses of plane mirrors?
A
Bathroom mirror, cabinet mirror
4
Q
What are concave mirrors?
A
Mirrors that cave inwards
5
Q
Describe the image in a concave mirror when the object is BETWEEN the focal point and the mirror:
- Location
- Size
- Shape
- Left-Right Orientation
- Up-Down Orientation
A
Behind Bigger Distorted Reversed Upside-down
6
Q
Describe the image in a concave mirror when the object is BEYOND the focal point:
- Location
- Size
- Shape
- Left-Right Orientation
- Up-Down Orientation
A
In front Smaller Distorted Reversed Upside-down
7
Q
What are common uses of concave mirrors?
A
Satellite dishes, headlights, beauty mirrors, car lights
8
Q
What are convex mirrors?
A
Mirrors that curve outwards
9
Q
Describe the image in a convex mirror:
- Location
- Size
- Shape
- Left-Right Orientation
- Up-Down Orientation
A
Behind Smaller Distorted Reversed Up-Right
10
Q
What are common uses of convex mirrors?
A
Parkades, in buses, rear-view mirrors
