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Spherical Mirrors

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Some formatting issues will need repair (a few overlapping text boxes and pictures), but overall this is a comprehensive presentation on how light reflects off of spherical mirrors. Both convex and concave mirrors are explained, including focal points and lengths, virtual and real images. Use this in your physics waves unit.

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concave mirrors, mirrors

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reflection, concave mirror, convex mirror, spherical mirror, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Presentations
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