Image Formation in Convex Mirror

REVIEW
QUESTIONS:
• What is the location of the
image?
• What is the orientation of
the image?
• What is the size of the
image?
• What is the type of image
formed by the concave
mirror?
QUESTIONS:
• What is the location of the
image?
• What is the orientation of
the image?
• What is the size of the
image?
• What is the type of image
formed by the concave
mirror?
LET'S THINK
ABOUT IT
What type of mirror do
you think is shown in the
picture?
Where do you usually

see this kind of mirror?
Why do you think this type

of mirror is used mostly in
convenience stores ?
IMAGE
FORMATION
IN CONVEX
MIRROR
OBJECTIVES:
Construct ray diagrams to determine the location,
orientation, size and type of images formed by a
convex mirror.
Explain how the location of the object affects
the characteristics and location of the image
formed by a convex mirror.
Cite the applications and use of convex

mirrors in our society.
GROUP
ACTIVITY
Are you L-O-S-T

After Reflection?
(Convex Mirror )
MATERIALS:
Activity sheet
Manila paper
Pentel pen, pencil, ruler,

protractor
PROCEDURE:
Using the protractor and the ruler, draw a
ray diagram on the given convex mirror.
Use the four principal rays to locate the
image formed in a curved mirror.
4 PRINCIPAL RAYS
P – F RAY
4 PRINCIPAL RAYS
F – P RAY
4 PRINCIPAL RAYS
C – C RAY
4 PRINCIPAL RAYS
V – RAY
PROCEDURE:
Use the given table to summarize the characteristics
and location of the image formed.
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
• Referring to the table, how
does the location of the object
affect the characteristics and
location of the image formed
in a convex mirror?
• Cite the uses and applications
of convex mirrors in our
society.
CONVEX MIRROR
Curved mirror in which the
reflective surface bulges
towards the light source.
It is called diverging mirror

because the parallel
incident rays diverge after
reflection.
RAY DIAGRAMMING IN CONVEX MIRROR
P – F RAY
.V I F – P RAY
C – C RAY
IMAGE FORMED IN CONVEX MIRROR
• Location: Between V and F

.
V
• Orientation: Upright
• Size: Reduced
• Type: Virtual
IMAGE FORMED IN LOCATION:
CONVEX MIRROR
L Between F and V
ORIENTATION:
O Upright
S SIZE: Reduced
T TYPE: Virtual
CONVEX MIRROR
Curved mirror in which the
reflective surface bulges
towards the light source.
It is called diverging mirror

because the parallel
incident rays diverge after
reflection.
LET'S THINK
ABOUT IT
QUESTIONS
1. Why do you think the convex
mirror is used in side mirrors on
cars or mounted on the corners
of buildings and stores?
2. What are the other use and

application of convex mirrors?
REAR VIEW/SIDE MIRROR FOR VEHICLES
• Used by drivers to see backside
while driving.
• The image provided by a
convex mirror is not inverted.
• The image produced by the
convex mirror is much smaller
than the actual size of the
object which helps in providing
a wider field of view
SHOP SECURITY MIRROR
• Shopkeepers install convex

mirrors at different places
in their shop to help them
keep track of thieves and
shoplifters since these
mirrors give a wide field of
view.
CONVEX MIRRORS USED INSIDE BUILDINGS
• Large offices, stores, and
hospitals use a convex
mirror to let people see
around the corner so that
they can avoid running
into each other and
prevent any collision.
EVALUATION
I. DIRECTION: Using the diagram below, construct a ray
diagram to determine the location, orientation, size and
type of the image in a convex mirror.
LOCATION:
ORIENTATION:
SIZE:
TYPE
II. IDENTIFICATION: Identity what kind of mirror is needed
in the following situations.
1. Suppose you are camping and would like to start a fire
by focusing sunlight onto a piece of paper, what type of
mirror would you use?
2. A mirror is needed in a motion-picture projector to form

an inverted, real image that is 100 times taller than the
picture in a single frame of film. What type of mirror
should you use?
3. Surveillance cameras are needed to secure the safety of

stores. If the owner cannot afford to have one yet, he/she
needs a mirror that will give a wider range of view in her
shop to monitor customers. What kind of mirror will you
recommend?
I. DIRECTION: Using the diagram below, construct a ray
diagram to determine the location, orientation, size and
type of the image in a convex mirror.
LOCATION: Between V & F

ORIENTATION: Upright
SIZE: Reduced
TYPE: Virtual
1. Suppose you are camping and would like to start a fire
by focusing sunlight onto a piece of paper, what type of
mirror would you use? CONCAVE
2. A mirror is needed in a motion-picture projector to form

an inverted, real image that is 100 times taller than the
picture in a single frame of film. What type of mirror
should you use? CONCAVE
3. Surveillance cameras are needed to secure the safety of

stores. If the owner cannot afford to have one yet, he/she
needs a mirror that will give a wider range of view in her
shop to monitor customers. What kind of mirror will you
recommend? CONVEX
ASSIGNMENT:
Create a concept map on the difference between the images
formed on a concave and convex mirror.
RUBRICS:
•Content – 10 points
•Knowledge of the relationship among concepts – 10 points
•Presentation – 5 points
•Timeliness – 5 points
TOTAL = 30 points
THANK YOU

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REVIEW

Where do you usually

Why do you think this type

Cite the applications and use of convex

Are you L-O-S-T

Pentel pen, pencil, ruler,

It is called diverging mirror

• Location: Between V and F

It is called diverging mirror

2. What are the other use and

• Shopkeepers install convex

2. A mirror is needed in a motion-picture projector to form

3. Surveillance cameras are needed to secure the safety of

LOCATION: Between V & F

2. A mirror is needed in a motion-picture projector to form

3. Surveillance cameras are needed to secure the safety of

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