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Experiment : Reflection of Light Using Plane and Curved Mirrors

Objective
To investigate the laws of reflection using plane and curved mirrors and to measure the angles
of incidence and reflection.

Apparatus.
- Plane mirror
- Concave mirror
- Convex mirror
- Light source (e.g., laser pointer or lamp)
- Protractor
- Ruler
- White paper or screen (for projection)
- Measuring tape
- Angle measurement tool (optional)

Safety Precautions
- Avoid direct eye exposure to laser beams.
- Handle mirrors with care to prevent breakage.

Procedure

Part A: Reflection Using Plane Mirror

1. Setup:
- Place the plane mirror vertically on a flat surface.
- Position the light source at a fixed distance (e.g., 30 cm) from the mirror at an angle (angle of
incidence).

2. Measure Angle of Incidence:


- Use the protractor to measure the angle of incidence (θi) between the incoming light ray and
the normal line at the point of incidence.

3. Observe Reflection:
- Shine the light source at the mirror and observe the reflected ray.
- Mark the path of the incoming and reflected rays on the white paper.

4. Measure Angle of Reflection:


- Measure the angle of reflection (θr) between the reflected ray and the normal line.

5. Record Data:
- Record the angles of incidence and reflection in a table.
6. Repeat:
- Repeat steps 2-5 for different angles of incidence (e.g., 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 75°).

Part B: Reflection Using Curved Mirrors

1. Setup:
- Place the concave mirror facing the light source.
- Repeat the same procedure as in Part A.

2. Measure Angles:
- For the concave mirror, measure the angle of incidence and angle of reflection as before.
- Record the data in a separate table.

3. Repeat with Convex Mirror:


- Repeat the procedure with the convex mirror.
- Observe the differences in reflection compared to the plane and concave mirrors.

Data Analysis
- Analyze the recorded angles of incidence and reflection.
- Verify whether the law of reflection (θi = θr) holds for the plane mirror.
- Discuss the nature of images formed by concave and convex mirrors, including characteristics
like size, orientation, and type (real or virtual).

Conclusion
- Summarize the findings regarding the laws of reflection.
- Compare and contrast the behavior of light with plane, concave, and convex mirrors.

Discussion Questions.
1. How do the angles of incidence and reflection compare for the different types of mirrors?
2. What differences did you observe in the images formed by the concave and convex mirrors?
3. How does the curvature of a mirror affect the path of the reflected light?

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