To work this problem, use the fact that the image formed by the first surface becomes the object for the second surface. Figure P23.55 shows a piece of glass with index of refraction 1.50. The ends are hemispheres with radii 2.00 cm and 4.00 cm, and the centers of the hemispherical ends are separated by a distance of 8.00 cm. A point object is in air, 1.00 cm from the left end of the glass. Locate the image of the object due to refraction at the two spherical surfaces.FIGURE P23.55
Applications Of Reflection Of Light
When a light ray (termed as the incident ray) hits a surface and bounces back (forms a reflected ray), the process of reflection of light has taken place.
Sign Convention for Mirrors
A mirror is made of glass that is coated with a metal amalgam on one side due to which the light ray incident on the surface undergoes reflection and not refraction.
To work this problem, use the fact that the image formed by the first surface becomes the object for the second surface. Figure P23.55 shows a piece of glass with index of refraction 1.50. The ends are hemispheres with radii 2.00 cm and 4.00 cm, and the centers of the hemispherical ends are separated by a distance of 8.00 cm. A point object is in air, 1.00 cm from the left end of the glass. Locate the image of the object due to refraction at the two spherical surfaces.
FIGURE P23.55
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