Spherical mirror: Dive into the concept

Dive into the concept of spherical mirrors, including concave and convex mirrors. Learn about focal points, image formation, mirror equations, and ray diagrams with examples and practice problems tailored for Class 10 students. What is a Spherical Mirror? A spherical mirror is essentially a piece of a reflective sphere. Imagine cutting out a small section of a shiny, hollow ball; that’s what a spherical mirror looks like. The main characteristic of these mirrors is their curved surface, which is part of a sphere. A spherical mirror or a mirror that is a part of a sphere is a mirror that has the shape of a piece that is cut out of a spherical surface or material. There exist two types of spherical mirrors which are: Concave and Convex mirrors. Curved Mirrors We can define two general types of spherical mirrors. If the reflecting surface is the outer side of the sphere, the mirror is called a convex mirror. If the inside surface is the reflecting surface, it is called a concave mirror. Symmetry is one of the major hallmarks of many optical devices, including mirrors and lenses.