3.1 - Mirror Equation
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Practice Questions
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What is the focal length of a concave mirror if it converges light to a point?
💡 Hint: Think about the direction in which the light meets.
Define the term 'image distance'.
💡 Hint: Consider if the image is real or virtual.
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What does the Mirror Equation relate?
💡 Hint: Think about the basic concepts of optics.
True or False: The focal length of a convex mirror is always positive.
💡 Hint: Recall the sign conventions for mirrors.
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An object is placed 50 cm from a concave mirror with a focal length of 15 cm. Calculate the image distance and describe the nature of the image.
💡 Hint: Carefully solve the equation step by step.
A convex mirror has an object placed 30 cm in front and a focal length of -10 cm. Find the image distance and explain its properties.
💡 Hint: Don’t forget to consider the sign conventions.
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