Physics 2135 (Engineering Physics II)

Lecture 23: Concave and Convex Mirrors

Objectives:
  • Draw ray diagrams for plane mirrors
  • Calculate image and object heights, distances, and magnifications for plane mirrors
  • Understand the differences between concave and convex mirrors
  • Draw ray diagrams for concave and convex mirrors, and be able to solve the mirror equation for both kinds of mirrors
Lecture Notes: Videos:

Announcements Powerpoint
Plane Mirrors Video Powerpoint
Spherical Mirrors Video Powerpoint
Concave Mirrors Ray diagrams, Calculations Powerpoint
Convex Mirrors Ray diagrams, Calculations, Sign conventions Powerpoint
Optional Review of Ray Diagrams Video Powerpoint

Videos produced and narrated by Dr. Allan Pringle.