What are the different types of mirrors?

Flat, spherical, better than spherical mirrors.

What is the principal axis of a mirror?

Imaginary line through pole and center of curvature.

Distance between pole and principal center.

Diameter of the circular edge of the reflecting surface.

Light ray parallel to main axis, through main center, center of curvature, fixed angle at pole.

Definitions for key terms related to spherical mirrors were thoroughly discussed, including the pole, center of curvature, radius of curvature, major axis, major center, central length, and mirror face.
Understanding the properties and behavior of spherical mirrors involves grasping concepts such as the principal axis, major axis, and the crucial distance between the pole and principal center, which determine how light rays reflect and converge within the mirror system.

What are the different types of mirrors?
Flat, spherical, better than spherical mirrors.
What is the principal axis of a mirror?
Imaginary line through pole and center of curvature.
What is the central length of a spherical mirror?
Distance between pole and principal center.
What is the mirror face of a spherical mirror?
Diameter of the circular edge of the reflecting surface.
What are the main rays involved in reflection in spherical mirrors?
Light ray parallel to main axis, through main center, center of curvature, fixed angle at pole.

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Two parts were discussed in the previous session, focusing on types of mirrors such as flat, spherical, and better than spherical mirrors.
The two parts covered in the session were introspection and exoplanet, with potential MCQs and definitions to be asked.
Definitions for terms related to spherical and convex mirrors were discussed, including pole, center of curvature, radius of curvature, major axis, major center, central length, and mirror face.
The pole of a spherical mirror is the center of the reflecting surface, denoted by 'p', while the center of curvature is the center of the reflective surface of a spherical mirror.
The radius of curvature, denoted by 'r', is the distance between the pole and center of curvature of a spherical mirror.
The principal axis of a mirror is an imaginary line passing through the pole and center of curvature.
The major axis is the axis where light rays parallel to it are reflected and converge at the principal center, denoted by 'f'.
In an inverted mirror, the principal center is on the opposite side of the reflecting surface, leading to virtual reflections.
The central length, denoted by small 'f', is the distance between the pole and principal center of a spherical mirror.
The mirror face is the diameter of the circular edge of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror.

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The distance between the pole and the principal center is crucial in understanding the mirror's properties.
Definitions include the pole (p), center of curvature (c), and radius of curvature (capital r).
Four main rays are essential in understanding how reflection occurs in spherical mirrors.
The first ray involves a light ray parallel to the main axis, reflecting through the principal center.
The second ray passes through the main center, reflecting parallel to the main axis.
The third ray goes through the center of curvature, reflecting back along its path.
The fourth ray involves making a fixed angle with the principal axis at the pole, following the law of reflection where the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.