Convex Spherical Mirrors

Learn how a convex mirror forms the image of an object
Understand why convex mirrors form small virtual images
Observe the change in size and position of the image with the change in object's distance from the mirror
Learn some practical applications of convex mirrors

Resource ID#: 52955 Type: Tutorial

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Direct Link: http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/mirrors/convexmirrors/index.html

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators , Students

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Java Plugin

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: convex mirror, virtual image, diverge, ray diagram

Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial, Virtual Manipulative, Teaching Idea

Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration

Resource Collection: Games and Simulations

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