9.2.3 - Sign Convention for Reflection by Spherical Mirrors
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Define the pole of a spherical mirror.
💡 Hint: It is the origin in the sign convention.
What direction are distances measured to the left of the pole?
💡 Hint: Think about standard number lines.
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What does the term 'pole' refer to in spherical mirrors?
💡 Hint: Where do we start measuring distances?
In the sign convention, how is the object distance measured?
💡 Hint: Think about the placement of the object.
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If an image is formed at 20 cm on the right side of a spherical mirror, determine the object distance when the focal length is 10 cm.
💡 Hint: Remember to keep the signs consistent!
Describe a scenario where the object distance is positive, and explain what that means in terms of sign convention.
💡 Hint: Think about the typical positioning of objects.
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