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What is the primary function of a concave mirror?
What is the primary function of a concave mirror?
What is the formula for the mirror equation?
What is the formula for the mirror equation?
What is the primary function of a convex mirror?
What is the primary function of a convex mirror?
What is the definition of refraction?
What is the definition of refraction?
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What is the formula for Snell's Law?
What is the formula for Snell's Law?
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What is the term for the minimum angle of incidence that results in total internal reflection?
What is the term for the minimum angle of incidence that results in total internal reflection?
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What is the main reason for the reflection of light?
What is the main reason for the reflection of light?
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What is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?
What is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?
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What type of reflection occurs when light hits a smooth surface?
What type of reflection occurs when light hits a smooth surface?
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What factor affects the type of reflection that occurs?
What factor affects the type of reflection that occurs?
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What is the application of reflection in telescopes and microscopes?
What is the application of reflection in telescopes and microscopes?
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What is the measure of how much light is reflected by a surface?
What is the measure of how much light is reflected by a surface?
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What happens to the direction of light when it hits a surface and bounces back?
What happens to the direction of light when it hits a surface and bounces back?
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What type of reflection occurs when light hits a rough surface?
What type of reflection occurs when light hits a rough surface?
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What is the term for the ratio of reflected light to incident light?
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Study Notes
Mirrors
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Types of Mirrors:
- Plane Mirrors: Flat mirrors that reflect light, maintaining the image's original size and orientation.
- Spherical Mirrors: Curved mirrors that can converge or diverge light, used in applications like telescopes and magnifying glasses.
- Concave Mirrors: Curved inward, used to focus light and form real images.
- Convex Mirrors: Curved outward, used to diverge light and form virtual images.
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Mirror Equation:
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1/f = 1/do + 1/di, where:
- f: Focal length of the mirror
- do: Object distance
- di: Image distance
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1/f = 1/do + 1/di, where:
Refraction
- Definition: The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another with a different optical density.
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Snell's Law:
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n1 sin(θ1) = n2 sin(θ2), where:
- n1 and n2: Refractive indices of the two media
- θ1 and θ2: Angles of incidence and refraction
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n1 sin(θ1) = n2 sin(θ2), where:
- Total Internal Reflection: When light hits a surface at a shallow angle, and is completely reflected back into the original medium.
- Critical Angle: The minimum angle of incidence that results in total internal reflection.
Mirrors
- Types of Mirrors: There are four main types of mirrors, each with unique characteristics.
- Plane Mirrors: Reflect light, maintaining the image's original size and orientation, and are flat.
- Spherical Mirrors: Curved mirrors that can converge or diverge light, used in applications like telescopes and magnifying glasses.
- Concave Mirrors: Curved inward, used to focus light and form real images.
- Convex Mirrors: Curved outward, used to diverge light and form virtual images.
Mirror Equation
- 1/f = 1/do + 1/di: The mirror equation relates the focal length of the mirror (f) to the object distance (do) and image distance (di).
Refraction
- Definition: Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another with a different optical density.
- Snell's Law: The law states that n1 sin(θ1) = n2 sin(θ2), where n1 and n2 are the refractive indices of the two media, and θ1 and θ2 are the angles of incidence and refraction.
- Total Internal Reflection: When light hits a surface at a shallow angle, it is completely reflected back into the original medium.
- Critical Angle: The minimum angle of incidence that results in total internal reflection.
Reflection of Light
Definition
- Reflection of light occurs when light hits a surface it cannot pass through, changing its direction and bouncing back.
Laws of Reflection
- Incident ray, reflected ray, and normal to the surface all lie in the same plane.
- Angle of incidence (θi) equals angle of reflection (θr).
- Distance of incident ray from normal equals distance of reflected ray from normal.
Types of Reflection
Specular Reflection
- Occurs on smooth surfaces, producing clear and undistorted images.
Diffuse Reflection
- Occurs on rough surfaces, resulting in scattered reflections.
Factors Affecting Reflection
- Surface roughness determines type of reflection (specular or diffuse).
- Angle of incidence affects angle of reflection.
- Surface material affects reflectivity, with different materials reflecting varying amounts of light.
Applications of Reflection
- Mirrors use specular reflection to produce images.
- Optical instruments (telescopes, microscopes) use reflection to redirect light.
- Lighting applications (reflectors, diffusers) utilize reflection.
Important Concepts
- Reflectivity measures the ratio of reflected light to incident light.
- Albedo measures how much light a surface reflects.
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Learn about different types of mirrors, including plane, spherical, concave, and convex mirrors, and the mirror equation that governs their behavior.
