GROUP 1

Mirror, mirror, on the wall

OBJECTIVES:

 Determine the height, width, and the distance from the mirror of the image formed by
plane mirrors.
 Compare the actual height, width and the distance from the mirror of the object with
that of the image formed by plane mirror.
MATERIALS:
 1 (10 cm x 15 cm) plane mirror
 1 graphing paper
 10 one–peso coins
 pen
 ruler
PROCEDURE:
1. Let the mirror stand vertically along a line on a graphing
paper as shown in Figure 1. Use your hand to support the
plane mirror.
2. Using a pen, make three (3) different marks along the
intersections on the graphing paper in front of a mirror.
3. Measure the distance of each mark from the mirror by
counting the number of parallel lines between the mark and
the base of the plane mirror. Record your data in a table similar to Table
Figure 1 below.
1. A Plane Mirror on a
Graphing Paper.
Table 1. Distance of the Object and Image from the Mirror
Number of Parallel Lines
Between the Mark and Between the Image and
MARK
the Mirror the Mirror
Mark 1
Mark 2
Mark 3

4. Look at the images of the marks formed by the mirror. Measure the distance of each
image from the mirror by counting the number of parallel lines between the image and
the base of the mirror. Record this also in Table 1.

Q1. Refer to Table 1, compare the distance (number of parallel lines) from the
mirror of the object with that of the image.

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 5. Stack 10 pieces of one-peso coin in front of the plane mirror as in Figure 2. Using a
ruler, measure the height and width of the stack of coins. Measure also the height and
width of the image as seen on the mirror. Enter your measurements in a table similar to
Table 2.

Figure 2. Stack of Coins In front of the Plane Mirror

Table 2. Height and Width of Object and Image

Description Object Image

Height (cm)
Width (cm)

Q2. How do the height and width of the object compare with the height and
width of the image?

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GROUP 2
Who wants to be a Millionaire?
OBJECTIVES:

 Identify the relationship between the number of images formed and the angle between
the two mirrors.
MATERIALS:
 1 one-peso coin
 1 paper protractor
 2 plane mirrors
PROCEDURE:
1. Place two plane mirrors at an angle of 90⁰ and place the one-peso coin between the
mirrors as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6. Two plane mirrors at 90 degree angle.

2. Count the number of images formed. Record this in a table similar to Table 4 below.
3. Try to vary the angle between the mirrors?

Q1. What happens to the number of images of formed as you vary the angle
between mirrors?

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4. Set the angle between the mirrors to 60⁰. Count and record again the number of
images formed.
5. Do again step 4 for angles 45⁰ and 30⁰. Enter all the values in a table similar to Table 4.
Table 4. Number of Images Formed
Angle Number of Images
90⁰
60⁰
45⁰
30⁰

Q2. Refer to Table 4. What relationship exists between the number of images
formed and the angle between two mirrors?
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Q3. How should the mirrors be arranged such that an infinite number of
images will be formed or seen?

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GROUP 3
Mirror Left-Right Reversal
OBJECTIVES:

 Describe the images formed by plane mirror.

 Show an understanding of reversal effect in mirrors by writing laterally inverted letters
and words.
MATERIALS:
  alphabet chart
 1 plane mirror
PROCEDURE:
1. Place the alphabet chart in front of the plane mirror. Identify all capital letters in the
alphabet that can be read properly in front of the mirror.
2. Write at least 3 words (all in capital letters) that can be read properly both with a mirror
and without a mirror in front of it.

Q1. What are the letters of the alphabet (in capital) that can be read properly
in front of a mirror?

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Q2. Think of words (in capital letters) that can be read properly both with a
mirror and without a mirror. What are these words?

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Q3. Write the sentence below on a clear sheet of paper in such a way that it
can be read properly in front of a mirror:
Honesty is the best policy.

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