Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Chapter 17 Vocab

Chapter test

TermDefinition
Principal Axis A straight line perpendicular to the surface of a spherical mirror that divides the mirror in half.
Specular Reflection Reflection in which rays are reflected in parallel.
Image The combination of image points produced by light rays from an object______of the object.
Plane Mirror A flat, smooth surface from which light is reflected by regular reflection.
Object A source of light rays.
Diffuse Reflection The scattering of light off a rough surface.
Concave Mirror The reflective surface of a(n) ____________ have edges that curve toward the observer.
Virtual Image Diverging light rays produce a(n) ________ of an object.
Focal Point At the _______ of a mirror, incident light rays that are parallel to the principal axis converge after reflecting from the mirror.
Convex Mirror A reflective surface with edges that curve away from the observer.
Real Image An image formed by the converging of the light rays.
Spherical Aberration Makes images formed by some spherical mirrors appear fuzzy.
Focal Length The distance from the focal point to a mirror along the principal axis.
Magnification The amount by which an image is enlarged or reduced relative to an object.
Law of Reflection Ɵr = Ɵi
Plane Mirror Image di = do
Plane Mirror Image hi = ho
Focal Length (equation) f = r/2
Object (Symbol) bo
Equation for Magnification M = hi = -di —- —- ho do
Created by: felicity233
Popular Physics sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards