The summary for image formation in mirrors is given in table given below :

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Mirror Formula

The formula obtained below is applicable to any mirror. For the sake of convenience, convex mirror is used, as the image is always of same type for any object distance.

Index

Light

16.1 Laws of Reflection at plane surfaces
16.2 Mirrors
16.3 Laws of Refraction at plane surfaces, Refractive Index and Critical Angle
16.4 Refraction at curved spherical surfaces and Lens maker’s formula
16.5 Lenses
16.6 Refraction in Prisms, Prism Formula
16.7 Dispersion of Light, Angular Dispersion and Dispersive Power
16.8 Optical Instruments and Magnifying Power

Chapter 17