^Mathematical relations for mirrors
^Mathematical relations for mirrors
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^Sign conventions
^Sign conventions Following are the sign conventions for all types of mirrors, lenses, spherical refracting surfaces 1. All distances are […]
^Divergent power
^Divergent power 1. Bends the reflected (or refracted) rays away from the principal axis 2. Has negative optical power 3. […]
^Convergent power
^Convergent power 1. Bends the reflected (or refracted) rays towards the principal axis 2. Has positive optical power 3. e.g. […]
^Magnified image
^Magnified image I > O v > u m > 1 Inequality sign reverses for diminished image
^Virtual focus
^Virtual focus A position on the principal axis where two or more reflected (or refracted) rays appears to meet situated […]
^Real focus
^Real focus A position on the principal axis where two or more reflected (or refracted) rays actually meet situated infront […]
^Virtual image
^Virtual image A position where two or more reflected (or refracted) rays appears to meet situated behind the mirror & […]
^Real image
^Real image A position where two or more reflected (or refracted) rays actually meet situated infront of the mirror & […]
^Virtual object
^Virtual object 1. A position at which incident rays converge 2. situated behind the mirror i.e. towards the polished side […]
