The law of reflection is valid for any ray of light. So it is also valid for curved and flat surfaces. For curved surfaces, the normal is taken as the normal to the tangent of the point where the light ray hits the surface.
Curved mirrors, such as concave and convex mirrors, distort the reflection of objects due to their curved surface. Concave mirrors can focus light to create real or virtual images, while convex mirrors always produce virtual images that are smaller than the object. In contrast, flat mirrors provide a true reflection of objects without any distortion or magnification.
Curved mirrors have a reflective surface that is curved inward or outward, causing light rays to converge or diverge. This allows curved mirrors to form both real and virtual images. In contrast, flat mirrors have a flat reflective surface and only produce virtual images that are the same size as the object.
A flat mirror produces the most accurate reflection because it preserves the size and shape of the object being reflected without distorting it. Curved mirrors, such as concave or convex mirrors, can produce magnified or distorted reflections.
Plane mirrors have a flat reflecting surface, while curved mirrors have a reflecting surface that is curved either inward (concave) or outward (convex). Curved mirrors can focus or diverge light rays depending on their shape, resulting in different optical properties compared to plane mirrors. Additionally, curved mirrors have a focal point and focal length, which plane mirrors do not possess.
Mirrors work by reflecting light. When light hits a mirror, it bounces off at the same angle it came in at, following the law of reflection. This creates an image of the object being reflected. Mirrors can be flat or curved, which affects how the image appears.
Curved mirrors, such as concave and convex mirrors, distort the reflection of objects due to their curved surface. Concave mirrors can focus light to create real or virtual images, while convex mirrors always produce virtual images that are smaller than the object. In contrast, flat mirrors provide a true reflection of objects without any distortion or magnification.
Curved mirrors have a reflective surface that is curved inward or outward, causing light rays to converge or diverge. This allows curved mirrors to form both real and virtual images. In contrast, flat mirrors have a flat reflective surface and only produce virtual images that are the same size as the object.
how do mirrors reflect light
to make an reflection
convex (curved) mirrors show more space than flat mirrors do also the images are smaller than they really are
A flat mirror produces the most accurate reflection because it preserves the size and shape of the object being reflected without distorting it. Curved mirrors, such as concave or convex mirrors, can produce magnified or distorted reflections.
because of the flat surface
Plane mirrors have a flat reflecting surface, while curved mirrors have a reflecting surface that is curved either inward (concave) or outward (convex). Curved mirrors can focus or diverge light rays depending on their shape, resulting in different optical properties compared to plane mirrors. Additionally, curved mirrors have a focal point and focal length, which plane mirrors do not possess.
Mirrors work by reflecting light. When light hits a mirror, it bounces off at the same angle it came in at, following the law of reflection. This creates an image of the object being reflected. Mirrors can be flat or curved, which affects how the image appears.
No. They will look different.
Light interacts with mirrors through the process of reflection. When light hits a mirror, it bounces off the surface at the same angle it came in, creating a clear image of the object reflecting the light. Mirrors can be flat or curved, which affects how the light is reflected and the image that is formed.
Mirrors at amusement parks are often distorted or curved, giving a funhouse effect that can make you appear taller, shorter, wider, or thinner than you are. This distortion is intentional to create a playful and entertaining experience for visitors. Mirrors at home are typically flat, providing a more accurate reflection of your true appearance.