🪞
Mirror Ray Diagrams
AP Physics 2 · Unit 13 Geometric Optics
Learning Objectives
Trace parallel, focal, and center rays
Apply mirror equation: 1/f = 1/do + 1/di
Calculate magnification: M = −di/do
Distinguish real vs virtual images
Tags
mirror
ray diagram
concave
convex
AP Physics 2
Mirror Type
Concave
Convex
Focal Length f (cm)
10
Object Distance do (cm)
25
Object Height (cm)
5
Image Properties
di (cm)
0
hi (cm)
0
M
0
Type
—