Reflection of Light
Reflection and the Ray Model of Light - Image Formation in Plane Mirrors Image Characteristics Why is an Image Formed? Image Characteristics of Plane Mirrors Ray Diagrams for Plane Mirrors What Portion of a Mirror is Required? Right Angle Mirrors Image An image location is the location in space where all the reflected light appears to diverge from. Since light from the object appears to diverge from this location, a person who sights along a line at this location will perceive a replica or likeness of the actual object. Virtual vs. Real Images In the case of plane mirrors, the image is said to be a virtual image. Virtual images are images that are formed in locations where light does not actually reach. Light does not actually pass through the location on the other side of the mirror; it only appears to an observer as though the light is coming from this location. Whenever a mirror (whether a plane mirror or otherwise) creates an image that is virtual, it will ...
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