Ray Diagrams For Mirrors definitions Flashcards

A mirror that converges collimated light to a focal point, forming real or virtual images depending on object position.

A mirror that diverges light, creating virtual images with an apparent focus behind the mirror.

A flat mirror that reflects light without converging or diverging, producing virtual images at the same distance as the object.

The point where light rays converge after reflecting off a concave mirror or appear to converge in a convex mirror.

The distance from the mirror's apex to the focus, determining the mirror's converging or diverging properties.

An imaginary line passing through the apex of a mirror, used as a reference for drawing ray diagrams.

The point on a mirror's surface where the central axis intersects, also known as the vertex.

Light rays that are parallel to each other, often used in ray diagrams to illustrate reflection.

An image formed by diverging light rays that appear to converge, seen in convex and plane mirrors.

An image formed by converging light rays, typically inverted, and can be projected onto a screen.

The angle between the incoming light ray and the normal to the surface at the point of incidence.

The light ray that bounces off a mirror surface, following the law of reflection.

The point where light rays appear to converge in a convex mirror, creating a virtual image.

The principle stating that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection for light rays.

An image that is upside down relative to the object, typically formed by concave mirrors.