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Does a concave mirror obey the law of reflection?
Yes, a concave mirror obeys the law of reflection. The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection when light rays hit the mirror surface and bounce off.
What factor influences the image produced by reflection of an object in a concave mirror?
Distance from the mirror, curvature of the mirror.
How does a parabolic concave mirror reflect light differently compared to other types of mirrors?
A parabolic concave mirror reflects light differently than other mirrors because it focuses incoming light rays to a single point called the focal point. This results in a sharper and more concentrated reflection compared to flat or convex mirrors, which disperse light in different directions.
What Rays traveling parellel to the principal axis of a concave mirror will reflect out through the mirrors focus?
Any ray that travels parallel to the principal axis of a concave mirror will reflect through the mirror's focus after reflection. This is known as the "law of reflection" for concave mirrors.
What type of mirror is found around the bulb of flashlight?
Typically a concave parabolic mirror with a metallic reflector.
What is the difference between parabolic and concave mirrors?
In the case of concave mirrors parallel rays, parallel to the principal axis and incident near the pole(axial rays), after reflection will converge to the principal focus.Rays reflected from the marginal portions of the mirror(marginal rays) will converge to points nearer than the focus. Due to this the image formed by a concave mirror of large aperture will be blurred. This defect is called spherical aberration. This defect can be overcome by using parabolic mirrors. In a parabolic mirror all the rays, axial rays as well as the marginal rays, incidenting on it after reflection will converge to the same principal focus. This is due to the geometric property of the parabola, that is parabola allows only one focus.Hence in a parabolic mirror there is no spherical aberration and the image will be sharp and clear.
How does a concave mirror affect the refraction of light?
A concave mirror does not refract light; instead, it reflects light. When parallel rays of light strike a concave mirror, they are reflected inward to a focal point due to the mirror's curved surface. This reflection occurs according to the law of reflection, where the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. Therefore, the primary effect of a concave mirror on light is reflection, not refraction.
In a reflecting telescope the objective is a?
mirror with a concave parabolic figure
Does a concave mirror obey the law of reflection?
Yes, a concave mirror obeys the law of reflection. The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection when light rays hit the mirror surface and bounce off.
What factor influences the image produced by reflection of an object in a concave mirror?
Distance from the mirror, curvature of the mirror.
How does a parabolic concave mirror reflect light differently compared to other types of mirrors?
A parabolic concave mirror reflects light differently than other mirrors because it focuses incoming light rays to a single point called the focal point. This results in a sharper and more concentrated reflection compared to flat or convex mirrors, which disperse light in different directions.
What Rays traveling parellel to the principal axis of a concave mirror will reflect out through the mirrors focus?
Any ray that travels parallel to the principal axis of a concave mirror will reflect through the mirror's focus after reflection. This is known as the "law of reflection" for concave mirrors.
Which factor most influences the image produced by reflection of an object in a concave mirror?
distance from mirror
Which factors most influences the image produced by reflection of an object in an concave mirror?
distance from mirror
What is the principal focus of the concave mirror?
Once you measure it and do the math you will know. Use algebra. Parabolic curves formulas.
What generalization can you make regarding the nature of the images formed by a concave mirror?
The incoming light will intersect at a focal point determined by parabolic curve of the mirror.
Does color of a mirror affect its reflection of light?
No, the color of a mirror does not affect it's reflection of light.
