rules for diverging Flashcards
1
Q
mirror
A
- a ray parallel to the principal axis is reflected as if it has come through the focus (F)
- a ray aimed at the centre of curvature (C) is reflected back upon itself
- a ray aimed at the focus (F) is reflected parallel to the principal axis
2
Q
lenses
A
- A ray parallel to the principal axis is refracted as if it had come through the principal focus, (F)
- A ray that appears to pass through the secondary principal focus, (Fâ), is refracted parallel to the principal axis.
- A ray through the optical centre, (O), continues straight through without being