Mirror equation
Definition
The mirror equation is a mathematical relationship that relates the object distance (distance of an object from a mirror), the image distance (distance of the image from the mirror), and the focal length of a mirror.
Related terms
Focal Length: The focal length is the distance between the center of a lens or mirror and its focus point.
Object Distance: The object distance is the distance between an object and a lens or mirror.
Image Distance: The image distance is the distance between an image formed by a lens or mirror and that lens or mirror.
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Study guides (1)
AP Physics 2 - 6.5 Images from Lenses and Mirrors
Additional resources (1)
AP Physics 2 - Unit 6 Overview: Geometric and Physical Optics
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