PIRA Class: 6A20.35
Purpose:
To demonstrate how virtual images can be obtained.
Description:
Place the small object at the centre of the bottom mirror (the one without the hole). Then place the other mirror on top of the bottom mirror. When viewed from the top, the object should appear as though it was placed on the top mirror.
Equipment:
1 large concave mirror and another identical mirror with a hole in the centre.
Support Equipment:
Small object to create an image with.
Location:
Shelf 364
Simulations:
phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/geometric-optics/latest/geometric-optics_en.html
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