Optics Flashcards
0
Q
The angle that a ray of light that approaches an object makes with the object.
A
Angle of incidence
1
Q
Shows how rays change direction when they strike mirrors and pass through lenses.
A
Ray Diagram
2
Q
The angle that a reflected ray makes with a perpendicular line.
A
angle of reflection
3
Q
What does the law of reflection state?
A
The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
4
Q
A mirror with a flat surface.
A
Plane Mirror
5
Q
A copy of an object formed at the location from which the light rays appear to come.
A
virtual image
6
Q
A mirror that is inwardly curved.
A
concave mirror
7
Q
An inwardly curved mirror
A
concave mirror
8
Q
The point at which light rays meet.
A
focal point
9
Q
A copy of an object formed at the point where light rays actually meet.
A
Real Image
