Images formed by Convex Mirror using Ray Diagram

Last Updated on July 3, 2023 By Mrs Shilpi Nagpal

Question 1 Mention few applications of convex mirror?

Question 2 The image formed by a convex mirror is seen to be erect, virtual and diminished. What is the position of the object?

Contents

1 Images formed by convex mirror using ray diagram
- 1.1 (1) Object is between infinity and pole
- 1.2 (2) Object is at infinity
2 Application of Convex Mirror

Images formed by convex mirror using ray diagram

(1) Object is between infinity and pole

(a) Image is formed between pole and focus.

(b) It is erect, virtual, diminished.

(2) Object is at infinity

(a) Image is formed at focus, behind the mirror

(b) It is virtual, erect and diminished.

Application of Convex Mirror

(1) It is used in driver’s mirror or for rear view.

(2) It is used in street light.

(3) In big shopping stores.

About Mrs Shilpi Nagpal

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Comments

Shafi says

February 10, 2019 at 2:52 pm

I gained knowledge
Mudassir ali says

March 5, 2019 at 8:07 am

In covex mirror there are only two cases
prabhu patiri says

May 26, 2019 at 8:29 pm

thanks for giving these notes
Meri Singson says

July 17, 2019 at 7:17 pm

How many cases are there in convex mirror.?
Only 2 or more
Admin says

July 18, 2019 at 11:22 am

Two
Keerthy says

October 15, 2019 at 8:05 pm

Nice work . Thanks
ABCD says

October 28, 2019 at 8:06 pm

Thanks for giving this notes.