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Reflection Of Light By Spherical Mirrors
Chapter Name : Ray Optics And Optical Instruments
Sub Topic Code : 101_12_09_02_01
Topic Name : Reflection Of Light By Spherical Mirrors
Sub Topic Name : Reflection Of Light By Spherical Mirrors
Introduction

Optics is the branch of physics which involves the behavior and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it.

Pre-Requisites:

Optics

Activity:

Passenger-side mirror.

Real Life Question:

What is a spherical mirror?

Key Words / FlashCards
Key Words Definitions (pref. in our own words)
Spherical mirror A spherical mirror is a mirror which has the shape of a piece cut out of a spherical surface.
Learning aids / Gadgets
Gadgets How it can be used
Mirror A mirror is an object that reflects light in a way that preserves much of its original quality subsequent to its contact with the mirror.
Real life uses :

Vision.

Places to visit :

Car.

Practical examples around us
Examples Explainations
Passenger-side wing mirrors of cars. These type of mirrors have wider fields of view than equivalent flat mirrors, but objects which appear in them generally look smaller (and, therefore, farther away) than they actually are.
What you learn in Theory:

A spherical mirror is a mirror which has the shape of a piece cut out of a spherical surface. There are two types of spherical mirrors: concave, and convex.

What you learn in Practice:

A concave mirror, or converging mirror, has a reflecting surface that bulges inward (away from the incident light). Concave mirrors reflect light inward to one focal point. They are used to focus light.

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