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L3-31. Giant Mirror - Concave and Convex
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L3-31. Giant Mirror - Concave and Convex
Purpose
Dramatic demonstration of images of concave and convex mirrors.
Equipment
Giant mirror, as photographed.
Images
Description
This five-foot diameter 52-inch radius of curvature parabolic mirror was originally used as a solar collector on a satellite. Both convex and concave sides can be used with large classes or individually. In addition to simply using this large mirror to view images, several other demonstrations using a concave mirror can be done in large versions.
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See pagesl1. light sources & light rays
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See pagesl2. plane mirrors
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See pagesl3. curved mirrors
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See pagesl4. refraction
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See pagesl5. total internal reflection
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See pagesl6. lenses
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See pagesl7. optical instruments
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See pagesl1. light sources & light rays
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See pagesl2. plane mirrors
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See pagesl3. curved mirrors
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See pagesl4. refraction
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See pagesl5. total internal reflection
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See pagesl6. lenses
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See pagesl7. optical instruments
Physics Lab Demos