Physics 6.3.2 Flashcards
Images Produced by Lenses can be 1 of 2 Types: (2)
-A Real Image.
-A Virtual Image.
What is a ‘Real Image’?
An Image that is Formed when the Light Rays from an Object Converge & Meet Each Other, & Can be Projected Onto a Screen.
Real Images are Where 2 ___ ___ Cross in Ray Diagrams.
Solid Lines.
What is a ‘Virtual Image’?
An Image that is Formed when the Light Rays from an Object do not Meet (Diverge), but Appear to Meet Behind the Lens, & so Cannot be Projected Onto a Screen.
What is a Virtual Image Formed by?
A Virtual Image is Formed by the Divergence of Light, Away from a Point (the Principle Focus).
Real Images are Always…
Inverted.
Virtual Images are Always…
Upright.
Virtual Images are Where 2 ___ ___, or 1 ___ & 1 ___ ___ Crosses in Ray Diagrams.
Dashed Lines, Dashed, Solid Line.
When Describing an Image, Consider if it is: (3)
-Real or Virtual.
-Magnified or Diminished.
-Upright or Inverted.
Real Images are Always Produced at the…
Principle Focus. (In this Case, Real Images, where the Light Rays Converge / Meet).