Mirrors, Lenses and Images Flashcards
Regular reflection is the _______________ reflection of light on a(n) _______________
surface.
even, smooth
Diffuse Reflection is a(n) ________________ reflection of light rays on a
_______________ surface.
uneven, rough
the center of
the sphere whose surface forms the
curved mirro
Center of Curvature (C)
where the light rays
meet
Focal Point (F)
the point where the
principal axis meets the mirror
Vertex, V
the straight line
passing through the center of
curvature to the mirror
Principal Axis
the distance from
the focal point to the vertex
Focal length, f
the distance
from the vertex to the center of the
curvature
Radius of Curvature, R
Thicker at the center, as
compared to its edges.
Convex Lebs
Thinner at the center as
compared to its edges.
Concave lens
Real and Inverted image.
Also produces virtual, erect
and enlarged image in a
magnifying glass.
Convex Lens
Virtual, erect and diminished
image.
Concave Lens
Correct hyperopia
Convex Lens
Correct myopia
Concave Lens
The image you see in a plane mirror is called a _______________ image because it
is not a real, physical object.
Virtual