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Convex Mirrors: Light Reflection and Image Formation Video Tutorial
The Image Formation by Convex Mirrors Video Tutorial discusses how light reflects off a convex mirror and uses the "rules" of reflection to explain how an image is formed by a convex mirror.
Physics Interactives: Optics Bench - Mirrors
The Physics Interactives is our simulation section. Our Optics Bench simulation allows students to explore the reflection of light by curved mirrors and the formation of images. Tap on the Mirrors button at the top of the sim and then drag the object to the convex side of the mirror. Explore and learn.
Physics Interactives: Image Formation by Convex Mirrors
This Interactive from our simulation section provides you with a virtual light box for exploring the reflection of light off convex mirrors and the manner in which such reflection leads to the formation of an image of a complex object. Tap on various points upon an object. A ray diagram is quickly constructed and the location of the image of that point is marked by a pixel on the screen. The process can be repeated for a variety of points.
Minds On Physics, Reflection and Mirrors module, Mission RM8
Our Minds On Physics program provides an intense workout in careful reading, logical thinking, and conceptual reasoning. It's like eating broccoli - nobody likes it but you know it's good for you. Give Mission RM8 on Ray Tracing for Convex Mirrors a try. It's great nutrition for your Physics brain. Use the Help link for question-specific help.
Physics Interactives: Optics Bench - Mirrors
The Physics Interactives is our simulation section. Our Optics Bench simulation allows students to explore the reflection of light by curved mirrors and the formation of images. Tap on the Mirrors button at the top of the sim and then drag the object to the convex side of the mirror. Explore and learn.
Physics Interactives: Image Formation by Convex Mirrors
This Interactive from our simulation section provides you with a virtual light box for exploring the reflection of light off convex mirrors and the manner in which such reflection leads to the formation of an image of a complex object. A classroom-ready activity sheet can be downloaded and used with this activity.
Minds On Physics, Reflection and Mirrors module, Mission RM8
Our Minds On Physics program provides an intense workout in careful reading, logical thinking, and conceptual reasoning. It's like eating broccoli - nobody likes it but you know it's good for you. Give Mission RM8 on Ray Tracing for Convex Mirrors a try. It's great nutrition for your Physics brain. Use the Help link for question-specific help.
Do you like the slides we used? They are available in our low cost Teacher Presentation Pack, along with other updated materials used in our presentation.