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Ch. 29 Physics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a convex mirror? | A mirror that curves outward |
| What is a concave mirror? | a mirror that curves inward |
| What kind of image a plane mirror can produce? | a virtual image |
| Where does a virtual image appear to be? | It appears to be located where light cannot reach |
| In a concave mirror, what does the virtual image look like? | When an object is close to a concave mirror, the virtual image is larger and closer than the image is. |
| Describe virtual images | Virtual images in mirrorsare images that seem to be in or behind he mirror and appear upright |
| How does the image form on a convex mirror? | The virtual image i smaller and farther from the mirror than the object is. |
| How does the image form on a concave mirror? | The virtual image i larger and closer from the mirror than the object is. |
| What is an image? | a likeness or reproduction of an oject |
| Which way do virual images face? | upright |
| Which way do real images face? | inverted |
| Does light enter your eyein the same manner as it would if there really an object were you see the image? | yes |
| From what type of surfaces do diffused reflection reflect light from? | A rough surface |
| What type of mirror is reflected in only one direction? | a smooth mirror |
| What is an echo? | a reflected sound |