Question

What is the spherical mirror?

Answer 1

Step 1: Spherical mirror

1. The mirror which has the shape of a piece cut out of a spherical surface is called a spherical mirror.
2. There are two types of spherical mirror: convex and concave

Step 2: Type of spherical mirror

Convex mirror :

1. The reflective surface of the convex mirror is curved outward.
2. It diverges the light rays fall on it, that is why it is called a diverging mirror.

An illustrative diagram of the convex mirror is shown below:

Concave mirror :

1. The reflecting surface of the concave mirror is curved inward.
2. It converges the light rays fall on it, that is why it is called a converging mirror.

An illustrative diagram of the concave mirror is shown below: