Optics Foundations
(Remember that the object is always on the left.)
Which side is positive for a lens?
- Left
- Right
Which side is positive for a mirror?
- Left
- Right
Convergent or Divergent?
A convex mirror.
- Convergent
- Divergent
Convergent or Divergent?
A concave mirror.
- Convergent
- Divergent
Convergent or Divergent?
A convex lens.
- Convergent
- Divergent
Convergent or Divergent?
A concave lens.
- Convergent
- Divergent
Real or virtual focal point?
A convex mirror.
- Real
- Virtual
Real or virtual focal point?
A concave mirror.
- Real
- Virtual
Real or virtual focal point?
A convex lens.
- Real
- Virtual
Real or virtual focal point?
A concave lens.
- Real
- Virtual
Positive or negative focal length (f)?
A convex mirror.
- Positive
- Negative
Positive or negative focal length (f)?
A concave mirror.
- Positive
- Negative
Positive or negative focal length (f)?
A convex lens.
- Positive
- Negative
Positive or negative focal length (f)?
A concave lens.
- Positive
- Negative