Characteristics of images formed by concave and convex mirrors Practice exercise 1

Compare the images formed by concave and convex mirrors when the object is at the same distance from both. (2 marks)

Compare the images formed by concave and convex mirrors when the object is at the same distance from both. (2 marks)

Describe the nature of the image formed when an object is placed very close to a concave mirror.  (2 marks)

State what happens to the orientation and size of the image when the object is moved beyond the centre of curvature in a concave mirror. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows a concave mirror and an object placed at the focal point. Describe the image formed. (1 marks)

The diagram below shows a concave mirror and an object placed at the focal point. Describe the image formed. (1 marks)

Use the ray diagram below to describe the characteristics of the image formed by the concave mirror. (2 marks)

Use the ray diagram below to describe the characteristics of the image formed by the concave mirror. (2 marks)

A student placed an object between the focal point and centre of curvature of a concave mirror. Describe how the image changes as the object is moved towards the focal point. (3 marks)

Describe the characteristics of images formed by convex mirrors.  (2 marks)

Explain why concave mirrors can produce both real and virtual images while convex mirrors only produce virtual images. (2 marks)

Explain why concave mirrors can produce both real and virtual images while convex mirrors only produce virtual images. (2 marks)

State the difference between real and virtual images.  (2 marks)

The diagram below shows a ray diagram for a concave mirror. Identify the type of image formed and its characteristics. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows a ray diagram for a concave mirror. Identify the type of image formed and its characteristics. (2 marks)