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Tamil Nadu Board · Class 9 · Science

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Ray diagrams showing image formation by a convex mirror for two object positions: at infinity and at a finite distance from the mirror. Each diagram should clearly show the object, mirror, principal a
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Key Topics to Revise

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Reflection of Light and Laws of Reflection

  • Light falling on a polished surface (like a mirror) bounces back — this is called reflection.
  • The ray falling on the mirror is called the Incident Ray.
  • The ray bouncing back is called the Reflected Ray.
2

Real and Virtual Images

  • A Real Image is formed when light rays actually meet after reflection. It is always inverted and can be projected on a screen.
  • A Virtual Image is formed when light rays do not actually meet but appear to meet when extended backwards. It is always erect and CANNOT be projected on a screen.
  • Concave mirrors can form both real and virtual images depending on the position of the object.
3

Spherical Mirrors – Key Terms and Concepts

  • A Spherical Mirror is a mirror whose reflecting surface is part of a hollow sphere.
  • Concave Mirror: Reflecting surface curves inward (like a cave). Also called a converging mirror.
  • Convex Mirror: Reflecting surface curves outward. Also called a diverging mirror.
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Rules for Ray Diagrams and Image Formation in Concave Mirror

  • Rule 1: A ray passing through the Centre of Curvature (C) is reflected back along the same path.
  • Rule 2: A ray parallel to the Principal Axis, after reflection, passes through the Principal Focus F (for concave mirror) or appears to come from F (for convex mirror).
  • Rule 3: A ray passing through the Principal Focus F gets reflected parallel to the Principal Axis.

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Light follows two fundamental laws whenA plane mirror is a flatReal images form when light raysA concave mirror has a reflectingA convex mirror has a reflecting

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