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Image Formation by Concave Mirrors
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Today, we will start with how images are formed by concave mirrors. Can anyone tell me what happens when an object is placed between the focus and the mirror?
The image formed will be virtual, upright, and enlarged!
Excellent! So when we say the image is virtual, what does that imply about its nature?
It means that the rays of light don't actually meet at the image point; they only appear to diverge from that point.
Correct! Let's apply this understanding to our first exercise. A candle 2.5 cm tall is placed 27 cm in front of a concave mirror with a radius of curvature of 36 cm. Can anyone find out where the image will be?
We can use the mirror equation 1/f = 1/v + 1/u! First, we find f, which is R/2 = 18 cm, so f is -18 cm for a concave mirror.
Right! Now plug in the values.
So we substitute u = -27 cm into the equation. It gives us the image distance v after calculation.
Awesome! Make sure to note whether the image is real or virtual and its size. Always remember to summarize your calculations.
Magnification and Convex Lenses
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Now, let’s move on to convex lenses. Who can remind us how we calculate magnification with a lens?
We calculate it using the formula m = h'/h, where h' is the height of the image and h is the height of the object.
Great! Let’s apply that to an example. A needle 4.5 cm tall is placed 12 cm from a convex lens whose focal length is 15 cm. How do we find where the image forms?
We need to find the value of v using the lens formula first, right?
Exactly! Now, remember the lens formula: 1/f = 1/v - 1/u. Calculate v and then the magnification!
After substituting, I found that the image is virtual and will be upright.
Excellent application! Always keep in mind that virtual images tend to be magnified by convex lenses.
Refraction and Critical Angles
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Let’s discuss refraction. Who can tell me what happens when light passes from air into water?
It bends towards the normal because water is denser than air.
Correct! Now let's consider the angle of incidence and angle of refraction. We can solve a problem where a needle’s depth in water is 12.5 cm, but it appears 9.4 cm deep. What’s the refractive index?
We can use the formula for apparent depth, which is h' = h/n, so rearranging gives n = h/h'.
Exactly right! Now apply it and don’t forget to consider the change when the water is replaced with something else.
I think the refractive index will change, affecting how the needle is viewed in the new liquid.
That’s right! Great job everyone, let’s recap the critical points.
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The exercises provided in this section aim to reinforce understanding of the principles of reflection and refraction, calculations involving mirrors and lenses, and practical applications of optical phenomena.
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Exercises Summary
This section presents a series of exercises aimed at applying the theoretical knowledge acquired from the previous discussions on ray optics, particularly concerning the formation of images by concave and convex mirrors, as well as lenses. The exercises include numerical problems requiring the use of formulae derived throughout the chapter, such as the mirror equation and lens maker's formula. They encourage critical thinking and application of concepts like magnification and refractive index, offering students an opportunity to test their understanding and problem-solving skills in practical scenarios involving optical instruments.
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Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Image Formation: The process by which an object’s rays converge or diverge to create an image.
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Refraction: The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.
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Critical Angle: The angle of incidence above which total internal reflection occurs.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Example 1: Calculate the image position when a candle is 27 cm from a concave mirror with a curvature radius of 36 cm.
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Example 2: A needle 4.5 cm away from a convex mirror creates a virtual image that is diminished.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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Light from objects converges near, to form images that are clear.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a small candlefar from a mirror, reflecting its light bright. When closer, it shows a bigger sight!
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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ABCDE for the laws of optics: A for Angle of incidence, B for Bends (refraction), C for Critical angle.
🎯 Super Acronyms
MIRRORS
- M: for Magnification
- I: for Image distance
- R: for Real image
- R: for Reflection
- O: for Object distance
- R: for Ray diagrams
- S: for Size of image.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Focal Length
Definition:
Distance from the lens or mirror at which parallel rays converge or appear to diverge.
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Term: Magnification
Definition:
Ratio of the height of the image to the height of the object; indicates how much larger an image is as compared to the actual object.
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Term: Virtual Image
Definition:
Image formed where rays appear to diverge; cannot be projected onto a screen.
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Term: Real Image
Definition:
Image formed when rays converge and can be projected onto a screen.
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Term: Refractive Index
Definition:
Measure of how much light bends when entering a material.