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Reflection at Plane & Curved Mirrors

1f=1v+1u\frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{v} + \frac{1}{u}
Focal length (f)+0.15 m
Image distance (v)+0.24 m
Magnification×0.60
NatureReal, inverted
  • Use the PLANE mirror and confirm the image is the same size as the object (magnification 1)
  • Use the CONCAVE mirror with the object beyond its focal length to form a REAL image
  • Put the object INSIDE the focal length of the concave mirror — the shaving-mirror case
  • Confirm a convex mirror image is always DIMINISHED, however close the object gets
  • Form a real image from the concave mirror that is SMALLER than the object (object beyond 2f)