Mirror Formula
Mirror Formula: Overview
This topic explains the mirror formula (the relationship between the distance of an object, image and focal length) for concave and convex spherical mirrors for all positions of objects. It also explains linear magnification produced by spherical mirrors.
Important Questions on Mirror Formula
Using the same (mirror formula) find the distance at which an object to be placed for getting a real, inverted and enlarged image at using a concave mirror of focal length .
What are Cartesian sign conventions used in spherical mirrors? What is the mirror formula?
Can the magnification of a convex mirror be negative?
If the focal length of a convex mirror is , then what is its radius of curvature?
If the radius of curvature of a convex mirror is , then what is its focal length?
Is the mirror formula same for convex and concave mirrors?
When a ray of light enters from air to water, which way will it bend?
Why the linear magnification of a convex lens is either positive or negative?
Can you measure approximate focal length of concave lens?
