Science - Grade 10

REFLECTION OF LIGHT IN A CURVED MIRROR

I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

Mirrors play an important role in our lives. They differ with one another and
serve different purposes. We see different kinds of mirrors everyday. We wonder at
times why some mirrors produce images that are larger or smaller than the objects.
Vehicle side mirrors show images of the entire body of the vehicle behind you,
allowing the driver to drive safely all the way. When we go inside large offices,
stores, and hospitals there are big mirrors inside to let people see around the corner.
ATMs have convex mirrors installed for our safety so that we can see if anyone is
behind us.

In this Learner Packet, you will get to know and learn the reflection of light in a
curve mirror

II. LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Predict the qualitative characteristics (orientation, type, and magnification) of images
formed by plane and curved mirrors and lenses. (S10FE-IIg-50)
Objectives:
1. Describe convex and concave mirrors and their images.
2. Identify the characteristics/properties of images formed by a convex and
concave mirror.
3. Differentiate concave and convex mirrors.

III. ACTIVITIES
ELICIT:

Let’s get started and let us see what you know about this lesson .Read each
statement carefully and choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

1. Which of these mirrors produces both virtual and erect images?

A. convex mirror C. plane mirror
B. concave mirror D. all of these

2. What image will be formed when an object is reflected in a convex mirror?

A. always be real C. will always be magnified
B. always be virtual D. may be either real or virtual

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3. What mirror will produce a diminished image, making your face appear much
smaller?
A. convex mirror C. plane mirror
B. concave mirror D. all of these

4. Which of these is a spherical mirror with an outwardly curved reflective surface?

A. concave mirror C. plane mirror
B. convex mirror D. all of these

5. Which of the following is a convex mirror?

A. Headlights C. Shaving mirrors
B. Head mirrors D. Rear side mirror of vehicle

6. What happens when an object's image is reflected in a concave mirror?

A. The image is always real. C. The image is always virtual.
B. The image is magnified . D. The image is either real or virtual.
7. In the case of a concave mirror, what properties does the image form when the
object is at infinity?
A. The image is real. C. The image is highly diminished to a point.
B. The image is inverted. D. All of the above

8. At what point do light rays traveling parallel to the principal axis of a concave
mirror intersect after refection?
A. at infinity C. at the center of curvature
B. at the focal point D. at a point halfway to the focal point
9. Which of the following is a curved mirror with a reflecting surface that bulges
away from the light source?
A. convex mirror C. plane mirror
B. concave mirror D. all of these

10. Which of the following is the use of a concave mirror?

A. To produce an enlarged image
B. To produce a parallel beam
C. To collect light from a distant source and focus it for viewing
D. All of these

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ENGAGE:

Activity 1. THEY ARE ALL IN!

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Directions: Observe and study the image above and select the letter of the
statement that relates to it from the list below.
A. The mirror forms real and inverted images
B. The mirror forms virtual and erect images
C. It is a convex mirror that is used in shopping malls to monitor customer
activity.
D. The object in the image formed by the convex mirror looks bigger than the
original size of the object.
E. The object in the image formed by the convex mirror looks smaller than the
original size of the object.
F. Convex mirror is also called divergent mirror.

Activity 2: WHAT IS THE MAGIC BEHIND THIS?

Difference between Concave and Convex mirrors. Retrieved from

https://www.google.com/search?q=concave+mirrors+examples&tbm=isch&chips=q:co
ncave+mirror+examples,g_1:daily+life:qQLwy6pYUHY%3D&hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwjEuY
Xa7qHqAhUB4pQKHcaUDP0Q4lYoAnoECAEQGA&biw=934&bih=563#imgrc=noQEBkKQ
0QcIFM

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Direction: Look and study the picture in the previous page and answer the following
questions:
1. What did you see in the mirror?
___________________________________________________________________________
2. What did you notice about the size of the image on the mirror?
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Hold a plane mirror and look at the image of your hand on it. How will you
compare the reflection/image on a plane mirror and the image formed in the
given picture above?
___________________________________________________________________________
4. What kitchen utensils do you have at home that will give you a larger image or
reflection?
___________________________________________________________________________

EXPLORE:

Activity 1. IT IS ALL ABOUT ME

Directions:
A. Study the convex mirror below and find the name of its parts inside the box.

reflecting surface , focal point , principal axis , radius of curvature

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1.___________________________
2.___________________________
3.___________________________
4.___________________________

reflecting surface , focal point , principal axis , radius of curvature

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B. Choose the part of the mirror described by the given statements from the choices
above.
1. The imaginary horizontal line through the center of the mirror.
______________
2. The radius of the curve. ______________
3. It is halfway between the mirror surface and the radius of curvature.
______________
4. It bulges out towards the light source. ______________

Activity 2: LOOKING AT ME!

Direction: Study the given pictures below and answer the questions that follow.

B.
A.

Shredding Light on Curved Mirrors Program –Support Notes .

Retrieved from
https://www.google.com/search?q=concave+mirrors+examples&
source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjOoY68oaLqAhX
a7GEKHcXBBHkQ_AUoAXoECA
Concave and Convex Mirrors .Retrieved from
https://www.slideserve.com/jock/concave-and-convex-
mirrors

1. Which picture is a concave mirror? ______________

2. Why did you say so? ______________

EXPLAIN:

CURVED/SPHERICAL MIRROR

A curved mirror is a reflecting surface in which its surface is a section of

sphere. There are two kinds of curved mirrors, the concave and the convex
mirrors.

The Concave Mirror

 It is a curved mirror in which the reflective surface bulges away from the light
source.
 It is called Converging Mirror because the parallel incident rays converge or
meet/intersect at a focal point after reflection.

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Important Points in a Curved Mirror
 Center of Curvature (C)- the center of the sphere of which the mirror is part.
 Vertex (A)- the center of the mirror
-the point on the mirror’s surface where the principal axis meets
the mirror
 Focal point/ Focus F- the point between the center of the curvature and
vertex and its distance from the mirror is known as the focal length (f).
 Principal Axis- line passing through the center of the sphere.
 Radius of Curvature- the distance from the vertex to the center of curvature.
 Focal length – the distance from the mirror to the focal point.

Parts of a Concave Mirror

Verdeflor,2016,Curves Mirrors(Concave and Convex) . Retrieved from

https://www.slideshare.net/sophiamarieverdeflor/curved-mirrors-concave-and-convex

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 Concave Mirror

Image Concave mirrors form real and inverted images.

The images formed by the concave mirrors are magnified in
Nature
nature
The object in the image formed by the concave mirror looks
Size bigger than the original size of the object. Your face will look
much bigger
Concave mirrors form real and inverted images except when
Position
the object is between pole and focus.
The examples of concave mirrors are the mirrors used in
Examples automobile head lights, reflecting telescopes, torch lights,
etc.
Concave mirror is used in the solar furnace, the sun rays are
focused at a point by the concave mirror. The concentrated
Usage
beam of sunlight at a point increases the temperature at that
point.

Curved Mirror. Retrieved ftomhttps://pt.slideshare.net/meenng/lenses?next_slideshow=2

https://pt.slideshare.net/meenng/lenses?next_slideshow=2

The Convex Mirror

 It is outwardly curved mirror.

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  It is a curved mirror in which the reflective surface bulges towards the light
source.
 It is called Diverging Mirror because the parallel incident rays diverge after
reflection.
When extending the reflected rays behind the mirror, the rays converge at the
focus
behind the mirror.
 Convex mirrors have wider fields of view than other reflective surfaces, such
as plane mirrors or concave mirrors. They are commonly used in automobile
side mirrors.
 As the object gets closer to the mirror, the image gets larger until reaching
approximately the size of the object, when it touches the mirror.
 As the object moves away, the image diminishes in size and gets gradually
closer to the focus, until it is reduced to a point in the focus
 The image formed by the convex mirror is virtual, erect, diminished and is
formed closer to the mirror than the actual object.
 The object in the image formed by the convex mirror appears much smaller
than the actual object.
 Your face will look much smaller in a convex mirror.

PARTS OF CONVEX MIRROR The principal axis is the

imaginary horizontal line
through the center of the
mirror.

The center of curvature is the

radius of the curve.

The focal point is halfway

between the mirror surface
and the radius of curvature.

Matthew Bergstresser. Ray Tracing: Convex & Concave Mirrors. Retrieved from
https://study.com/academy/lesson/ray-tracing-convex-concave-mirrors.html

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 Convex Mirror
Image Convex mirrors form virtual and erect images.

The images formed by the convex mirrors are diminished in

Nature
nature.

The object in the image formed by the convex mirror looks

Size
smaller than the original size of the object.

Convex mirrors form virtual and erect images regardless of

Position
the position of the object.

The examples of convex mirrors are the mirrors used as rear

Examples
side mirrors of vehicles, optical instruments, calling bell, etc.
Convex mirror is used as the rear mirror of the vehicles
because, the convex mirror enables a driver to view large
Usage
area of traffic behind him by forming a small image of the
vehicles

ELABORATE:

Activity 1. PICTURE ANALYSIS

Observe the images provided below. In each situation, what kind of mirror is used?

1. 2.

Difference between Concave and Convex mirrors. Retrieved from
https://www.google.com/search?q=concave+mirrors+examples&tbm=isch
&chips=q:concave+mirror+examples,g_1:daily+life:qQLwy6pYUHY%3D
&hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwjEuYXa7qHqAhUB4pQKHcaUDP0Q4lYoAnoEC
AEQGA&biw=934&bih=563#imgrc=noQEBkKQ0QcIFM
Shredding Light on Curved Mirrors Program –Support Notes . Retrieved
from
https://www.google.com/search?q=concave+mirrors+examples&source=l
nms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjOoY68oaLqAhXa7GEKHcXBBHk
Q_AUoAXoECA

__________________________ __________________________

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 3. 4.

Concave and Convex Mirrors .Retrieved from

Who’s that handsome cat? Retrieved from
https://www.slideserve.com/jock/concave-and-convex-mirrors https://cheezburger.com/6572917760

__________________________ __________________________

5. 6.

Learn Reflection of Light Through Plane Mirror- Advanced in 2
https://www.google.com/search?q=image+formed+on+a+plane+mirror+CL
IPART&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjDzK_Mv6PqAhXfxosBHbuZAuIQ2-
cCegQIABAA&oq=im
Bodhuguru.(June 16,2018).Science –Plane, Concave and Convex
Mirror and Reflection- English. Retrieved
frommhttps://www.google.com/search?q=IMAGE+IN+A+CONVEX+
MIRROR+CLIPART&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEw
i8h6TswKPqAhWWyosBHVA_DEUQ_A

. __________________________ __________________________

Activity 2A: IT’S MY IMAGE!

Direction: Analyze the image in each situation and underline the words inside the
parenthesis that describe the properties of a concave mirror.

YOUR HINTS:
Concave mirrors can produce both real and virtual images.
They can be upright (if virtual) or inverted (if real).
They can be behind the mirror (if virtual) or in front of the mirror (if real).
They can also be enlarged, reduced, or the same size as object.

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 CONCAVE MIRROR

LOCATION OF OBJECT IMAGE

1. Farther than the Center of Location - (Between C and F, Behind the mirror)
Curvature Orientation - (inverted, upright )
Size - (enlarged, reduced )
Type - ( virtual, real )

2. At the Center of Curvature Location at C, at F )

Orientation ( inverted, upright )
Size ( enlarged, the same )
Type (real, virtual )

3. Between the center of

Curvature Location - (Beyond C, Between C and F )
and the Focal Point Orientation - (inverted, upright )
Size - ( enlarged , reduced )
Type - ( rea, virtual )

4.At the Focal Point

( no image is formed, at F )

5. Between the Focal Point Location ( Between C and F, Behind the mirror )
and the Center of the Lens Orientation ( inverted, upright )
(Vertex) Size ( enlarged, reduced )
Type ( real, virtual )

https://www.mwit.ac.th/~physicslab/applet_04/physics_classroom/Class/refln/u13l3e.html

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Activity 2B. Underline the word inside the parenthesis that describes the
properties of a convex mirror.

CONVEX MIRROR
1.Farther than C in Location ( Behind the mirror, In front of the mirror )
front of the Mirror Orientation ( inverted, upright )
Size ( enlarged, enlarged )
Type ( real, virtual )

2.Between F and V in Location ( Behind the mirror, In front of the mirror )

front of the Mirror Orientation ( inverted, upright )
Size ( enlarged, enlarged )
Type ( real, virtual )

EXTEND:

1. 1.Make a list in your activity notebook of the five places where you saw
convex and concave mirrors.
2. 2.In two to three sentences, explain the significance of curved mirrors in our
lives.

Rubric for Student Explanation

5 The explanation demonstrates a strong understanding of the concept.

4 The explanation demonstrates a good understanding of the concept.
3 The explanation demonstrates some understanding of the concept.
2 The explanation demonstrates limited understanding of the concept.

EVALUATION

Direction: Identify what is asked or described in each statement and choose the
letter of the correct answer.

1. The object in the image formed by this mirror looks smaller than the original
size of the object.
A convex mirror C. plane mirror
B. concave mirror D. all of these

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 2. Which of these statements is true about convex mirror?
A. The mirror forms real and inverted image.
B. The image formed by the mirror is magnified in nature.
C. The object in the image formed by the mirror is less than the size of the
original object.
D. The object in the image formed by the mirror looks bigger than the original
size of the object.

3. 3 What mirror will you use to make your face appear much smaller?
A. convex mirror C. plane mirror
B. concave mirror D. all of these

4. Convex mirrors cause light rays to diverge, they allow________ areas to be

viewed.
A. large B. lesser C. small D. undersized

5. All of these are characteristics of the Image formed by a convex mirror except
A. The image is erect. C. The image is enlarged.
B. The image is virtual. D. The image is highly diminished.

6. 6.What do you call a mirror with an inwardly curved surface?

A. convex mirror C. plane mirror
B. concave mirror D. all of these

7. What do you call the distance between the mirror's center and the focal point?
A. curvature C. radius
B. focal length D. vertex

8. The object in the image formed by this mirror looks bigger than the original
size of the object.
A. convex mirror C. plane mirror
B. concave mirror D. all of these

9. All of these are examples of concave mirrors except_____________.

A. torch light C. automobile head lights
B. dentist’s mirror D. rear side mirror of vehicle

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10.When the object is placed at the center of curvature in front of a concave
mirror, the image formed has the following properties EXCEPT
A. The image is real.
B. The image is inverted.
C. The image is larger than the size of the object.
D. The image is formed at the center of curvature in front
of the concave mirror.

V. REFLECTION

I have learned that__________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

I wish to ask my teacher about:

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

VI. ANSWER KEY

ELICIT ENGAGE ELABORATE

1.A Activity 1. They are All In Activity 1. Picture
2.B Analysis
3.A BCEF 1. Concave
4.B 2. Convex
5.D Activity 2: What is the magic
3. Concave
6.D behind this?
7.D 1. There is a big image of the hand 4. Plane
8.B in the mirror. 5.Plane
9.B 2.I noticed that the size of the image 6.Convex
10.D is too big.
3. The image in a plane mirror is the
same size as the object, whereas
the image in the given picture is
larger than the object.

4.metal spoon ,metal ladle

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 EXPLORE
(It Is All About Me) Activity 2.
Activity A. (Looking at Me)
1. Principal axis 1.B
2. Focal point 2. It is a concave mirror because its reflection is bigger
3. Radius of than the object
curvature
4. Reflecting
surface
Activity B
1. Principal axis
2. Radius of
curvature
3. Focal point
4. Reflecting
surface

ELABORATE EXTEND
Activity 2A. It’s My Image 1.answers may vary
2.answers may vary
1. Between C and F 2. at C
inverted inverted
reduced the same EVALUATION
real real 1.A
3. Beyond C 5. Behind the mirror 2.D
inverted upright
3.A
enlarged enlarged
. real virtual 4.A
5.C
4. no image is formed
Activity 2B 6.B
1. Behind the mirror 2. Behind the mirror 7.B
upright upright 8.B
reduced reduced 9.D
virtual virtual 10.C

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VII. REFERENCES:

Acosta, H.,Alvarez,L., Angeles,D., Arre,R.,Carmona,M., Garcia,A., Gatpo,A.,

Marcaida, M., Olarete, M., Rosales,M., Salazar,N.(2015). Science 10
Learner’s Material.Philippines: Department of Education.

Verdeflor,S.(2016, May 10).Curves Mirrors(Concave and Convex) . Retrieved from

https://www.slideshare.net/sophiamarieverdeflor/curved-mirrors-concave-and-
convex

Difference between Concave and Convex mirrors. (2017,August 24). Retrieved

from https://topdifferences.com/difference-between-concave-and-convex-
mirrors/

Curved Mirror. Retrieved from

https://pt.slideshare.net/meenng/lenses?next_slideshow=2

Bergstresser, M. . Ray Tracing: Convex & Concave Mirrors. Retrieved

from https://study.com/academy/lesson/ray-tracing-convex-concave-
mirrors.html

Writer:

CECILIA V. SADANG - Teacher I

San Pedro National High School
SDO, Iriga City

Reviewers:

HELEN Z. CORNELIO - EPS Science, Iriga City

MANUEL LUIS F. TEODORO - EPS Science, Masbate Province
MARNEL M. BULLO - Teacher III, Cataingan NHS
ELENITA P. FABELLA - Master Teacher II, Palanas North CS

Editors:

LOURDES P. CASTROVERDE - HT-III, Science, Zeferino Arroyo High School

MARISOL D. ANDRADA- Master Teacher, Sto. Niño National High School

Layout Artist:

RAYMOND T. TORALDE - Teacher II

Rinconada National Technical Vocational School - Annex

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