Convex Mirrors Worksheet
Explore the properties of convex mirrors, including image formation, ray diagrams, and real-world applications.
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Convex Mirrors Worksheet
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1. Which of the following describes the image formed by a convex mirror?
Real, inverted, and magnified
Virtual, erect, and diminished
Real, erect, and diminished
Virtual, inverted, and magnified
2. Convex mirrors are also known as mirrors because they spread out incident light rays.
3. The focal length of a convex mirror is always considered to be .
4. Draw a ray diagram for an object placed in front of a convex mirror. Clearly label the object, image, principal axis, focal point (F), and center of curvature (C).
5. List two common real-world applications of convex mirrors and explain why they are used in those situations.
6. A convex mirror can form a real image if the object is placed very close to the mirror.
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