Physics Practicals Class 10
Image Formation by Convex Mirror
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About Simulation
- Engage in a simulated environment to explore image formation by convex mirrors.
- Investigate the characteristics of convex mirrors in forming images through interactive simulations.
- Analyze how light rays interact with convex mirrors to produce virtual, upright, and diminished images.
- Manipulate variables such as object distance and size to observe their effects on image formation.
- Utilize ray diagrams and mathematical calculations to understand the principles behind image formation by convex mirrors.
- Experience a virtual laboratory setting that closely mimics real-world experimentation with convex mirrors.
- Encounter various scenarios to apply knowledge of convex mirror image formation in practical situations.
- Gain insights into the properties and applications of convex mirrors through hands-on experimentation within the simulated environment.
Simulation Details
Description
Convex mirror A convex mirror is a curved mirror in which the reflecting surface bulges towards the light source. Convex mirrors reflect light outwards; therefore, they are not used to focus light. A convex mirror is also known as a fish eye mirror or diverging mirror.
Images formed by convex mirrors cannot be projected on a screen since the image is inside the mirror. Therefore, its focal length cannot be determined directly. The image is smaller than the object but gets larger as the object approaches the mirror. The ray diagram of a convex mirror is shown below.
Rules to draw a ray diagram in the convex mirror
A ray parallel to the principal axis, after reflection, appears to diverge from the principal focus in a convex mirror.
A ray passing through the principal focus of a concave mirror or a ray which is directed towards the principal focus of a convex mirror, after reflection, will emerge parallel to the principal axis.
A ray directed in the direction of the centre of curvature of a convex mirror, after reflection, is reflected along the same path.
A ray incident obliquely to the principal axis, towards a point P (pole of the mirror), a convex 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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