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General Physics 2
Quarter 3 – Week 5
Module 5 - MIRRORS AND LENSES
General Physics 2
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Target
Two of the properties of light are reflection and refraction. These properties of
light are the most easily illustrated `by the use of mirrors and lenses. Light follows
precise paths of straight lines and angles, directed and altered by mirrors and lenses.
The study regarding their matters is enclosed in a branch of science known as
geometric optics.
What are the different types of mirrors and lenses and how do they affect the
movement of light waves? What are their applications in modern society? What is the
mechanism behind our eyes and we are able to see? These questions are answered
in this module.
Now, after studying this Self-Learning Module in General Physics 2, you are
expected to:
1. Determine graphically and mathematically the type (virtual/real),
magnification, location, and orientation of image of a point and extended
object produced by a plane or spherical mirror
2. Determine graphically and mathematically the type (virtual/real),
magnification, location/ apparent depth, and orientation of image of a point
and extended object produced by a lens or series of lenses
3. Apply the principles of geometric optics to discuss image formation by the eye,
and correction of common vision defects
Before going on, check how much you know about this topic. Answer
the pretest on the next page in a separate sheet of paper.
Jumpstart
Plane mirrors are highly polished surface which can produce images by the
regular reflection of light. The most common mirrors are plane glass plate which have
been silvered on one surface to reflect the greatest amount of light. Good reflecting
mirrors can have 85% reflectance.
When you look directly into a plane mirror, you will see the reflected images
of yourself and the objects around you. You can verify this in front of a bathroom
mirror. If you turned the light off in a bathroom to make the room completely dark,
the image will disappear. The image will only appear when the light is turned back
on.
The image you see that is upright and appears to be behind the mirror is
known as virtual image. The figure below shows how a plane mirror forms the virtual
image of a person. Light rays reflected from the person travels out in all directions.
They strike the mirror and reflected towards the eye. The reflected rays are in the
same line with an apparent path leads to the image. So even though the rays are
reflected, the brain treats them as if they had come from behind the mirror, where
the person’s image appears to be located.
Using ray diagrams, the size and the position of the of the virtual image formed
by a plane mirror can be determined.
Guide Questions:
Plane Mirror
1. What type of image is always formed in a plane mirror?
5. Think about the word below. What letters are unchanged if they are reflected
horizontally? Vertically?
B
A
D C
DISCOVER
Concave Mirror , also known as converging mirror, with a surface that curved
inward like the inside of a bowl. A concave mirror turns parallel rays into convergent
rays. These mirrors are used as magnifying mirrors for shaving and applying
makeup, and are also found in reflecting telescopes. They are also used to make the
beam of light in flashlights and car headlights.
The type of image formed by a concave mirror depends on the position of the
object in relation to the focal point. The image formed can be found by drawing ray
diagrams using the following construction rules for concave mirrors.
Ray 1 – travels parallel to the principal axis and reflects through the focal
point.
Ray 2 – travels through the focal point and reflects parallel to the principal
axis.
The point where the two reflected rays converge will be the location of the
image.
5. Draw the image of the arrow with its tail on the principal axis. The distance
between the image and the mirror is called image distance (di).
Table 1 below shows the different images formed by a concave mirror. It shows
ray diagrams for the different positions of pencil and the images formed by a concave
mirror.
You can use the following construction rules to trace the image formed by a
convex mirror.
1. Draw a horizontal line to represent the principal axis and a short vertical
line with curved ends to represent the mirror.
2. Mark the positions of F and C on the principal axis. Remember that 2f =
R.
3. Draw the object, for example, an arrow, standing upright at the given
position. The distance between the object and the mirror is called the object
distance (do).
4. Draw rays with arrows to indicate direction from tip of the object using the
following
a. A ray parallel to the principal axis is reflected so that it appears to come
from the principal focus.
b. A ray is reflected parallel to the principal axis.
c. A ray directed toward the center of curvature is reflected back along its
own path.
5. Draw the image of the arrow with its tail on the princxipal axis. The
distance between the image and the mirror is the image distance (di).
The figure below shows the ray diagram for pencil and the image formed by a
convex mirror, since the rays do not meet, images formed by convex mirrors are
always virtual, upright and smaller than the object.
Mirror Equation
Ray diagrams can be used to determine the image location, size, orientation
and type of image formed of objects when placed at a given location in front of a
concave mirror. The use of these diagrams was demonstrated earlier.
Ray diagrams provide useful information about object-image relationships, yet
fail to provide the information in a quantitative form. While a ray diagram may help
one determine the approximate location and size of the image, it will not provide
numerical information about image distance and object size.
To obtain this type of numerical information, it is necessary to use the Mirror
Equation and the Magnification Equation. The mirror equation expresses the
quantitative relationship between the object distance (do), the image distance (di),
and the focal length (f). The equation is stated as follows:
The magnification equation relates the ratio of the image distance and object
distance to the ratio of the image height (hi) and object height (ho). The magnification
equation is stated as follows:
These two equations can be combined to yield information about the image
distance and image height if the object distance, object height, and focal length are
known.
As a demonstration of the effectiveness of the mirror equation and
magnification equation, consider the following example problem and its solution.
1. A 4.00-cm tall light bulb is placed a distance of 45.7 cm from a concave mirror
having a focal length of 15.2 cm. Determine the image distance and the image
size.
Solution:
Like all problems in physics, begin by the identification of the known
information.
ho = 4.0 cm do = 45.7 cm f = 15.2 cm
Next identify the unknown quantities that you wish to solve for.
di = ??? hi = ???
To determine the image distance, the mirror equation must be used. The
following lines represent the solution to the image distance; substitutions and
algebraic steps are shown.
1/f = 1/do + 1/di
1/(15.2 cm) = 1/(45.7 cm) + 1/di
0.0658 cm-1 = 0.0219 cm-1 + 1/di
0.0439 cm-1 = 1/di
di = 22.8 cm
The numerical values in the solution above were rounded when written down,
yet un-rounded numbers were used in all calculations. The final answer is rounded
to the third significant digit.
To determine the image height, the magnification equation is needed. Since
three of the four quantities in the equation (disregarding the M) are known, the fourth
quantity can be calculated. The solution is shown below.
hi/ho = - di/do
hi /(4.0 cm) = - (22.8 cm)/(45.7 cm)
hi = - (4.0 cm) • (22.8 cm)/(45.7 cm)
hi = -1.99 cm
The negative values for image height indicate that the image is an inverted
image. As is often the case in physics, a negative or positive sign in front of the
numerical value for a physical quantity represents information about direction. In
the case of the image height, a negative value always indicates an inverted image.
From the calculations in this problem it can be concluded that if a 4.00-cm
tall object is placed 45.7 cm from a concave mirror having a focal length of 15.2 cm,
then the image will be inverted, 1.99-cm tall and located 22.8 cm from the mirror.
The results of this calculation agree with the principles discussed earlier in this
lesson. In this case, the object is located beyond the center of curvature (which would
be two focal lengths from the mirror), and the image is located between the center of
curvature and the focal point. This falls into the category of Case 1: The object is
located beyond C.
Explore
Here are some enrichment activities for you to work on to master and strengthen the basic
concepts you have learned from this lesson.
Activity 1: Problem Solving:
Criteria & 5 4 3 2 1
Rating
Strategic Approach chosen is Valid Valid approach with Invalid approach Little or no
Approach clearly shown, approach with multiple errors that that understanding
(S) clearly written & all minor errors impede demonstrates of how to
elements are valid. that don’t understanding. little approach the
disrupt understanding of problem.
understandin the problem.
g.
Physics Appropriate concepts Appropriate Appropriate At least one Little or no
Concepts that are fully concepts concepts concept understandi
(P) understood that are identified, but not identified but ng of physics
(symmetries, mostly employed or unable to concepts.
conserved understood understood. demonstrate
quantities, etc.), but understanding.
clearly stated & employed
employed correctly. with errors.
For the problem solving part of the lesson, use the Rubric as your guide in
answering. The rubric shall be used by the teacher in checking your answer. Good
luck!
1. Determine the image distance and image height for a 5.00-cm tall object
placed 45.0 cm from a concave mirror having a focal length of 15.0 cm. (di =
22.5 cm and hi = -2.5 cm)
2. Determine the image distance and image height for a 5.00-cm tall object
placed 30.0 cm from a concave mirror having a focal length of 15.0 cm. (di =
30.0 cm and hi = -5.0 cm)
3. Determine the image distance and image height for a 5.00-cm tall object
placed 20.0 cm from a concave mirror having a focal length of 15.0 cm. (di =
60.0 cm and hi = -15.0 cm)
4. Determine the image distance and image height for a 5.00-cm tall object
placed 10.0 cm from a concave mirror having a focal length of 15.0 cm. (di = -
30.0 cm and hi = +15.0 cm)
Deepen
At this point you are now ready for your last activity. Remember the things that you
learned in this lesson. Good luck!!!
What you need: pen and paper
What to do: Answer the last wave of activities on this part of module. This
activity shall be the basis of how you have learned in this lesson. Good luck!
Directions: Draw a ray diagram for each of the following, and then draw the
image formed.
Gauge
Multiple Choice
DIRECTIONS: Each question is a multiple-choice question with four answer choices.
Read each question and answer choice carefully and choose the ONE best answer.
__1. As the angle of incidence is increased for a ray incident on a reflecting surface,
the angle between the incident and reflected rays ultimately approaches what value?
a. zero b. 45 degrees c. 90 degrees d. 180 degrees
__2. If you stand three feet in front of a plane mirror, how far away would you see
yourself in the mirror?
a. 1.5 ft b. 3.0 ft c. 6.0 ft d. 12.0 ft
__3. A concave mirror with a focal length of 10.0 cm creates a real image 30.0 cm
away on its principal axis; the corresponding object is located how far from the
mirror?
a. 20.0 cm b. 15.0 cm c. 7.5 cm d. 5.0 cm
__4. A concave mirror forms a real image at 25.0 cm from the mirror surface along
the principal axis. If the corresponding object is at a 10.0 cm distance, what is the
mirror's focal length?
a. 1.4 cm b. 16.7 cm c. 12.4 cm d. 7.1 cm
__5. If a virtual image is formed along the principal axis 10.0 cm from a concave
mirror with the focal length 15.0 cm, what is the object distance from the mirror?
a. 30.0 cm b. 10.0 cm c. 12.4 cm d. 6.0 cm
__6. Which of the following best describes the image formed by a plane mirror?
a. virtual, inverted and enlarged
b. real, inverted and reduced
c. virtual, upright and the same size as object
d. real, upright and the same size as object
__7. Which of the following best describes the image formed by a concave mirror
when the object is located somewhere between the focal point (F) and the center of
curvature (C) of the mirror?
a. virtual, upright and enlarged b. real, inverted and reduced
c. virtual, upright and reduced d. real, inverted and enlarged
__8. Which of the following best describes the image formed by a concave mirror
when the object is at a distance further than the center of curvature (C) of the mirror?
a. virtual, erect and enlarged b. real, inverted and reduced
c. virtual, upright and reduced d. real, inverted and enlarged
__9. Which of the following best describes the image formed by a concave mirror
when the object distance from the mirror is less than the focal length (f)?
a. virtual, upright and enlarged b. real, inverted and reduced
c. virtual, upright and reduced
__10. Which of the following best describes the image formed by a convex mirror
when the object distance from the mirror is less than the absolute value of the focal
length (f)?
a. virtual, upright and enlarged b. real, inverted and reduced
c. virtual, upright and reduced d. real, inverted and enlarged
Jumpstart
DISCOVER
Since a lens has two surfaces, it has two focal points, F and F’, and the center
of the lens, C, between them. The focal points are the same distance from the lens’
midpoint, O. The distance between lens’ midpoint and its focal point is called focal
length, f.
When parallel rays of light pass through a convex lens, they are refracted
inwards. The refracted rays meet and cross over at the principal focus. A convex lens
is converging lens.
Ray diagram can be used to determine the location, size, kind of image formed
by a lens. The images formed by a convex lens can be found by drawing diagrams
using the following guidelines for lenses written below.
1. Draw a horizontal line to represent the principal axis and a symbol to
represent a double convex lens.
2. Mark the position of F’ on the other side of the lens where the object is located
and that of F on the other side, also mark points called 2F’ and 2F at twice
the focal length from the lens.
3. Draw the object, for example an arrow, standing upright on the principal axis
at the given position.
When parallel rays of light pass through a diverging lens, they are refracted
outward. The refracted rays appear to spread out from the principal focus. A concave
lens is a diverging lens.
Like the convex lens, ray diagram can also be used to determine the location,
size, and kind of image formed by the concave lens. The following are the guidelines
to be followed:
1. Draw a horizontal line to represent the principal axis and a symbol to
represent a double concave lens.
2. Mark the position of F’ on the other side of the lens where the object is located
and that of F on the other side, also mark points called 2F’ and 2F at twice
the focal length from the lens.
3. Draw the object, for example an arrow, standing upright on the principal axis
at the given position.
Lens Equation
Ray diagrams can be used to determine the image location, size, orientation
and type of image formed of objects when placed at a given location in front of a lens.
The use of these diagrams was demonstrated earlier for
both converging and diverging lenses.
The magnification equation relates the ratio of the image distance and
object distance to the ratio of the image height (hi) and object height (ho). The
magnification equation is stated as follows:
di = 22.8 cm
The numerical values in the solution above were rounded when written down,
yet unrounded numbers were used in all calculations. The final answer is rounded
to the third significant digit.
To determine the image height, the magnification equation is needed. Since
three of the four quantities in the equation (disregarding the M) are known, the fourth
quantity can be calculated. The solution is shown below.
hi/ho = - di/do
hi /(4.00 cm) = - (22.8 cm)/(45.7 cm)
hi = - (4.00 cm) • (22.8 cm)/(45.7 cm)
hi = -1.99 cm
The negative values for image height indicate that the image is an inverted
image. As is often the case in physics, a negative or positive sign in front of the
numerical value for a physical quantity represents information about direction. In
the case of the image height, a negative value always indicates an inverted image.
From the calculations in this problem it can be concluded that if a 4.00-cm
tall object is placed 45.7 cm from a double convex lens having a focal length of 15.2
cm, then the image will be inverted, 1.99-cm tall and located 22.8 cm from the lens.
The results of this calculation agree with the principles discussed earlier in this
lesson. In this case, the object is located beyond the 2F point (which would be two
focal lengths from the lens) and the image is located between the 2F point and the
focal point. This falls into the category of Case 1: The object is
located beyond 2F for a converging lens.
Sign Conventions
The sign conventions for the given quantities in the lens equation and magnification
equations are as follows:
• f is + if the lens is a double convex lens (converging lens)
• f is - if the lens is a double concave lens (diverging lens)
• di is + if the image is a real image and located on the opposite side of the lens.
• di is - if the image is a virtual image and located on the object's side of the lens.
• hi is + if the image is an upright image (and therefore, also virtual)
• hi is - if the image an inverted image (and therefore, also real)
Lens Application
Explore
Here are some enrichment activities for you to work on to master and strengthen the basic
concepts you have learned from this lesson.
Activity 1: Problem Solving:
Criteria & 5 4 3 2 1
Rating
Strategic Approach chosen is Valid Valid approach with Invalid approach Little or no
Approach clearly shown, approach with multiple errors that that understanding
(S) clearly written & all minor errors impede demonstrates of how to
elements are valid. that don’t understanding. little approach the
disrupt understanding of problem.
understandin the problem.
g.
Physics Appropriate concepts Appropriate Appropriate At least one Little or no
Concepts that are fully concepts concepts concept understandi
(P) understood that are identified, but not identified but ng of physics
(symmetries, mostly employed or unable to concepts.
conserved understood understood. demonstrate
quantities, etc.), but understanding.
clearly stated & employed
employed correctly. with errors.
For the problem solving part of the lesson, use the Rubric as your guide in
answering. The rubric shall be used by the teacher in checking your answer. Good
luck!
1. Determine the image distance and image height for a 5-cm tall object placed
45.0 cm from a double convex lens having a focal length of 15.0 cm. di = 22.5
cm and hi = -2.5 cm
2. Determine the image distance and image height for a 5-cm tall object placed
30.0 cm from a double convex lens having a focal length of 15.0 cm. di = 30.0
cm and hi = -5.0 cm
3. Determine the image distance and image height for a 5-cm tall object placed
20.0 cm from a double convex lens having a focal length of 15.0 cm. di = 60.0
cm and hi = -15.0 cm
4. Determine the image distance and image height for a 5-cm tall object placed
10.0 cm from a double convex lens having a focal length of 15.0 cm. di = -
30.0 cm and hi = +15.0 cm
Deepen
At this point you are now ready for your last activity. Remember the things that you
learned in this lesson. Good luck!!!
Directions: Draw a ray diagram for each of the following, and then draw the
image formed.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9) Draw a ray diagram for a 5.0-cm tall object placed 45.0 cm from a converging lens
having a focal length of 15.0 cm.
(10) Draw a ray diagram for a 3.0-cm tall object placed 10.0 cm from a converging lens
having a focal length of 15.0 cm.
Gauge
Multiple Choice
DIRECTIONS: Each question is a multiple-choice question with four answer choices.
Read each question and answer choice carefully and choose the ONE best answer.
__1. For a converging lens, a ray arriving parallel to the optic axis
a. appears to come from the principal focal point.
b. passes through the principal focal point.
c. passes through the "other" focal point.
d. appears to come from the "other" focal point.
__2. A converging lens is used to form a sharp image of a candle. If the lower half of
the lens is covered by a piece of paper, the
a. lower half of the image will disappear.
b. upper half of the image will disappear.
c. image will become dimmer.
d. image will not change.
__3. A diverging lens has a focal length of 10 cm. Where is the image located when
an object is placed 30 cm from the lens?
a. 7.5 cm on the near side c. 30 cm on the near side
b. 15 cm on the near side d. 7.5 cm on the far side
__4. A camera employs a .... lens to form..... images.
a. converging .... real c. diverging .... real
b. converging .... virtual d. diverging .... virtual
__5. In most cameras the location of the image is adjusted to appear on the film by
changing the
a. position of the lens. c. shape of the lens.
b. diameter of the diaphragm. d. focal length of the lens.
__6. A human eye employs a ..... lens to form ..... images.
a. converging .... real c. diverging .... real
b. converging .... virtual d. diverging .... virtual
__7. The inability of eye to see the objects clearly is called
a. clarity of image c. blur image
b. Defect of vision d. small image
__8. The condition in which the image is formed behind the retina is called
a. Farsightedness c. image defect
b. Nearsightedness d. blind spotting
__9. The short-sightedness can be corrected if
a. converging glasses are used c. diverging mirror is used
b. converging mirror is used d. diverging glasses is used
__10. The condition in which image is formed in front of the retina is called
a. Farsightedness c. nearsightedness
b. Defect of vision
d. blind spotting
References
Printed Material
General Physics 1. , March 2, 2015 Open Stax College. Vibal Interactive e-Book.
Philippine Edition
Website
Lesson 1
https://www.physicsclassroom.com/reviews/Reflection-
andMirrors/Reflection-and-Mirrors-Review-Printable-Version
https://www.vanderbilt.edu/AnS/physics/panvini/p110a/Ch16-
17.html
https://www.ck12.org/quizbook/ck-12-physics-intermediate-quizzes-
and-tests/section/20.2/
https://byjus.com/physics/concave-convex-mirrors/
Lesson 2
https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refrn/Lesson-5/The-
MathematicsofLenses#:~:text=The%20lens%20equation%20expresses
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0equation%20relates%20the,object%20height%20(ho).
https://mcqlearn.com/physics/g10/eye-defects-mcqs.php
https://www.examfear.com/notes/Class-10/Physics/Human-Eye-
and-Colourful-World/726/Defects-of--Vision-and-their-
Correction.htm
https://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib/TX01001414/Centricity/Domai
n/6038/lens-ray-diagram-worksheet.pdf