A convex mirror with a radius of curvature of is used as rear-view in an automobile. If a bus is located at from this mirror, find the position, nature and size of the image.
Important Questions on Light – Reflection and Refraction
The radius of curvature of a converging mirror is . At what distance from the mirror should an object be placed so as to obtain a virtual image?
Which of the following statements is not true in reference to the diagram shown above?
A student holding a mirror in his hand, directed the reflecting surface of the mirror towards the Sun. He then directed the reflected light on to a sheet of paper held close to the mirror.
Which type of mirror does he have?
An object of height is kept at a distance of from the pole of a diverging mirror. If the focal length of the mirror is , the height of the image formed is ____.
In which of the following is a concave mirror is used?
What should he do to burn the paper?
For the diagram shown, according to the new Cartesian sign convention the magnification of the image formed will have the following specifications.
A student holding a mirror in his hand, directed the reflecting surface of the mirror towards the Sun. He then directed the reflected light on to a sheet of paper held close to the mirror.
Will he be able to determine the approximate value of focal length of this mirror from this activity ? Give reason and draw ray diagram to justify your answer in this case.
