1. Physical Basis: The Law of Reflection
: In a flat (plane) mirror , the image is "virtual," upright, and the same size as the object, but it appears to be located behind the mirror at the same distance. Mirror Types : zerkala i ikh primenenie gdz pofizike i khimii 6 klass
: Curved inward, used to focus light (e.g., in car headlights or telescopes). the image is "virtual
: When a ray of light hits a mirror, the angle of incidence ( ) always equals the angle of reflection ( used to focus light (e.g.
The core principle of a mirror is its ability to reflect light.