Physics Practicals Class 10
Image Formation by Concave Mirror
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About Simulation
- Explore the simulation of image formation by a concave mirror.
- Understand the principles behind how concave mirrors form images.
- Interact with the virtual environment to observe image formation in real time.
- Manipulate object distances and mirror curvatures to see how they affect image characteristics.
- Learn about the different types of images formed by concave mirrors (real and virtual).
- Analyze the relationship between object distance, image distance, and magnification.
- Engage in hands-on activities within the simulation to deepen understanding of concave mirror optics.
- Experience an immersive learning environment closely resembling a physical laboratory setting.
Simulation Details
Description
Concave mirror: A concave mirror is a spherical mirror in which the reflection of light takes place at the concave surface, i.e. bent-in surface.
Rules for ray diagram for concave mirror
1) A ray parallel to the principal axis, after reflection, will pass through the principal focus F.
2) A ray passing through the principal focus F of a concave mirror, after reflection, will emerge parallel to the principal axis.
3) A ray passing through the centre of curvature C of a concave mirror, after reflection, is reflected along the same path. The light rays come back along the same path because the incident rays fall on the mirror along the normal to the reflecting surface.
4) A ray incident obliquely to the principal axis, towards a point P (pole of the mirror), on the concave mirror, is reflected obliquely. The incident and reflected rays follow the laws of reflection at the point of incidence (point P), making equal angles with the principal axis.
Requirements for this Science Experiment
- Concave mirror
- Candle
- Metre scale
- Lighter
- Screen
- Mirror holder
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