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Reflection
2.2 Devices with mirrors
Demonstrate the operation of a device containing one or more mirrors, using diagrams.
Types of uses
Mirrors are put to use in a variety of situations - scientific, technical, artistic and everyday uses. Here are a few devices found in this wide range of applications. For each device, the mirror positions are indicated. In addition the behaviour of the light is described in order to demonstrate the various functions of the mirrors.
Summary table: Various uses of devices with mirrors and their effects.
Use |
Device |
Desired effect |
everyday |
concentrate the light |
|
everyday |
wide field of vision |
|
the arts |
depth |
|
the arts |
magnified/reduced image |
|
technological |
Alter the path of light |
|
technological |
precision |
|
scientific |
magnify |
|
scientific |
precision |
Technical development of plane mirrors







