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How are images reflected in the mirror and lenses?

Images are reflected in a mirror due to the law of reflection, where the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. In lenses, images are formed due to the refraction of light as it passes through the lens, resulting in either real or virtual images depending on the type of lens and the position of the object.


What does image mean in physics?

In physics, an image is a reproduction or representation of an object formed through optical processes, such as reflection or refraction of light. Images can be real or virtual, depending on how they are formed, and play a significant role in understanding the behavior of light and the properties of optical systems.


What is meant by real image can be obtained on a screen?

A real image that can be obtained on a screen is an image formed by actual light rays converging at a point on the screen. This kind of image can be captured on a physical surface as a result of the light rays coming together. It is different from a virtual image, which is the apparent position from which the light appears to diverge after reflection or refraction.


What is something that seems real but disappears into nothing?

A mirage is something that appears real but disappears as you get closer. It is an optical illusion caused by light refraction.


How does refraction occur in real life, and can you provide examples of refraction in everyday situations?

Refraction occurs when light waves change direction as they pass from one medium to another, due to a change in speed. This bending of light can be seen in everyday situations such as when a straw appears bent in a glass of water, or when a pencil looks broken in a glass of water. Another example is the way light bends when passing through a prism, creating a rainbow effect.

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Give an example of reflection?

Geometry reflection: a flip of a figure over a specific point or line Real life situation: mirror or reflecting pool.


How is refraction used in real life situation?

Fibre optic cables, which mean in broadband and sometimes long distance telephone calls (I think) hope this helps!


Do real diamonds sparkle rainbow colors?

Yes, this is a lively way to describe the reflection and refraction of light through diamonds.


When is the image said to be real or virtual image?

An image is called real if the light rays coming from a point(point on object) meet at a point after reflection or refraction. An image is virtual if the light rays do not actually meet after reflection or refraction. These rays appear to come from a point which is the point where we say virtual image is formed.


What are the examples of reflection in real life?

When look in to anything refective, you are using reflection.


What is an example of a math reflection in real life?

A Mirror


What is a real life example of a glide reflection?

Footsteps!!


What about a real life situation to explain why a negative times a negative number will give a positive number?

there is no real life situation


How can we apply a real life situation to a inequality?

real situation example for x=14>17


How are opposites and reciprocals used in real life situations?

Believe it or not, school is a real life situation. If you are using it in school it real life for you.


How does this apply to real life situation?

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How can you compare cytoplasm to a real life situation?

Because cytoplasm is real life, there is nothing to get excited about.