What is the difference between a convex and concave mirror?
Sure, here's the difference between a convex and concave mirror:
Convex Mirror:
- A convex mirror is a curved mirror that bulges outward.
- It can reflect light rays that are incident on the mirror's surface at an angle greater than the critical angle.
- The reflected rays are always virtual, meaning they appear to be inside the mirror.
- The focal point of a convex mirror is located outside the mirror.
- The image formed by a convex mirror is always upright and virtual.
Concave Mirror:
- A concave mirror is a curved mirror that curves inward.
- It can reflect light rays that are incident on the mirror's surface at an angle less than the critical angle.
- The reflected rays are always real, meaning they appear to be outside the mirror.
- The focal point of a concave mirror is located inside the mirror.
- The image formed by a concave mirror is always upright and real.