How Do Curve Mirrors Work?

Aim: To investigate the reflection of light rays in concave and convex mirrors.

Equipment: Ray box, triple-slit ray slide, and power supply

Method:

1. Set up your ray box, triple-slit ray slide, and power supply.
2. Place mirrors on your book as indicated below. Place ray box at the top of the page and shine 3 rays of light at the mirror.
3. Ensure that the middle ray of light at the mirror.
4. Carefully trace the direction of the three incident rays and three reflected rays.

Results:

The reflected light was the same as the incident light.