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AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based›Unit 5: Geometric Optics›Geometric Optics

Reflection and Mirrors

Light reflects at the angle it arrives; ray diagrams find the images formed by plane and curved mirrors.

Law of reflection
Ray diagrams for mirrors
Real vs. virtual images

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5Geometric Optics

Reflection and Mirrors
Reflection, Refraction, and Lenses

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Also called: mirrors, ray diagrams