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Image Formation by Spherical Mirrors: Reflection and Sign Conventions
Convex Mirror Ray Diagram
A convex mirror with three rays drawn to locate the image. Each incident ray is reflected according to the Law of Reflection. The reflected rays diverge. If the reflected rays are extended behind the mirror, then their intersection gives the location of the image behind the mirror. For a convex mirror, the image is virtual and upright.
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"Free High School Science Texts Project, Geometrical optics: Mirrors. December 30, 2012."
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