Curved Mirrors

Makeup mirrors, security mirrors and side view mirrors are all examples of curved mirrors in our everyday lives. In this topic, you will learn how images are created by spherical mirrors and how each type serves a unique purpose. You will use the Law of Reflection and trace light rays to find out where images will be and what they will look like.

Essential Questions:

• How is an image formed by a lens and how does the type of lens determine its image forming abilities?
• What is the difference between images formed by convex and concave mirrors?