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What is The point at which rays parallel to the optical axis reflect and meet is called?

The point at which rays parallel to the optical axis reflect and meet is called the focus of a mirror. In the context of concave mirrors, this point is where light rays converge after reflection. For convex mirrors, the focus is virtual, appearing to be located behind the mirror. The distance from the mirror's surface to the focus is known as the focal length.


Why does a mirror reflect light so well?

Because it has a shiny & smooth surface which helps to reflect the light... Take an example of tree. A tree have a rough surface due to which light can be reflect. So All of this depends on the smoothness of surface.. :-)


Does prism refract light?

yes.


Which litary term does None of the men's faces were mirrors of large thoughts fall in?

The phrase "None of the men's faces were mirrors of large thoughts" employs the literary term metaphor. It suggests that the men's expressions do not reflect deep or significant ideas, implying a lack of introspection or profound understanding. By comparing faces to mirrors, the metaphor highlights the contrast between appearance and inner thought, enriching the imagery of the scene.


What are two advantages of using prisms rather than mirrors?

Prisms can disperse light into its component colors, creating a spectrum, which mirrors cannot do. Additionally, prisms allow for more versatile light manipulation, including bending light at various angles without the loss of intensity, while mirrors primarily reflect light without altering its wavelength. This makes prisms ideal for applications in spectroscopy and optical devices.

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Would rather reflect than refract light?

Mirrors and other shiny surfaces.


Will a periscope reflect or refract light?

A periscope uses mirrors to reflect light, allowing users to see objects not in direct line of sight.


What is the Name for the mirrors that make you look funny?

Funhouse mirrors.


Can mirrors cameras telescope and eye glasses refract light?

Mirrors don't refract, they reflect. All lenses, on the other hand, refract (bend) the light. All cameras have lenses, to focus the image; same for eyeglasses. Some telescopes have lenses, but others are collections of mirrors. Note that some few optical elements are lenses and mirrors - like prescription sunglasses with mirror coating.


Do mirrors reflect or refract light?

Mirrors reflect light. A mirror's smooth surface allows light to bounce off of it in a predictable manner, resulting in a clear reflection of an object. Refraction of light occurs when light passes through a transparent material and changes speed, causing the light to bend.


Do achromatic lens refract of reflect?

Refract


Does a pool of water reflect or refract?

refract


How do funny mirrors disort image?

Funny mirrors distort images by either stretching or shrinking the reflected image, creating a funhouse effect. The mirrors have curved surfaces that reflect light in a non-uniform manner, resulting in a distorted reflection of the viewer.


What mirrors make you look funny?

Funhouse mirrors, also known as distorted mirrors, are designed to distort reflections and make you look funny by elongating or shrinking body parts, creating a funhouse effect. These mirrors are commonly found in amusement parks and carnivals for entertainment purposes.


How do flat mirrors and curved mirrors reflect light?

how do mirrors reflect light


Should eyeglasses reflect or refract light into the eye?

Refract light. They only reflect when you see a glare or ghost image


What are ways you could reflect and refract light?

The most refractive color is white, so the whiter U are the more U will refract/reflect~