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Reflection of Light

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Science

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 Science

Topics in Reflection of Light

1

Types of Mirrors

  • A mirror is a reflecting surface that creates clear images by reflecting light
  • Plane mirrors have flat reflecting surfaces
  • Spherical mirrors are curved - either concave (inward curved) or convex (outward curved)
2

Plane Mirrors and Image Formation

  • Images in plane mirrors are virtual, erect, and same size as object
  • Image distance from mirror equals object distance from mirror
  • Lateral inversion occurs - left appears right and vice versa
3

Spherical Mirrors - Terms and Definitions

  • Pole (P): Center point of the mirror surface
  • Center of curvature (C): Center of the sphere from which mirror is cut
  • Radius of curvature (R): Radius of the sphere from which mirror is cut
4

Image Formation by Concave Mirrors

  • Object beyond 2F: Image between F and 2F, real, inverted, diminished
  • Object at 2F: Image at 2F, real, inverted, same size
  • Object between F and 2F: Image beyond 2F, real, inverted, magnified

Key Concepts

Mirrors are reflecting surfaces that createImages formed by plane mirrorsKey terms includeConcave mirrors converge light raysConvex mirrors diverge light rays

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