About the "Image Formation By CONVEX MIRRORS" or the Ray Diagrams
Asked by Ryan Mathew | 23rd Nov, 2013, 11:39: AM
Expert Answer:
There are four rules that we always consider to draw a ray diagram.
Rule 1: A ray of light parallel to the principal axis, after reflection appears to diverge from principal focus of a convex mirror.
Remember that parallel ray goes to focus.
Rule 2: A ray which is directed towards the principal focus of a convex mirror emerges parallel to the principal axis of the mirror after reflection.
Remember that ray towards focus goes parallel.
Rule 3: A ray of light directed in the direction of centre of curvature of a convex mirror is reflected back along the same path after reflection.
Remember that ray to centre comes back.
Rule 4: A ray of light incident obliquely towards the pole of mirror is reflected obliquely as per the laws of reflection.
Remember ray to pole reflects back.
There are four rules that we always consider to draw a ray diagram.
Rule 1: A ray of light parallel to the principal axis, after reflection appears to diverge from principal focus of a convex mirror.
Remember that parallel ray goes to focus.
Rule 2: A ray which is directed towards the principal focus of a convex mirror emerges parallel to the principal axis of the mirror after reflection.
Remember that ray towards focus goes parallel.
Rule 3: A ray of light directed in the direction of centre of curvature of a convex mirror is reflected back along the same path after reflection.
Remember that ray to centre comes back.
Rule 4: A ray of light incident obliquely towards the pole of mirror is reflected obliquely as per the laws of reflection.
Remember ray to pole reflects back.
Answered by Romal Bhansali | 26th Nov, 2013, 11:23: AM
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