Energy at a Focal Point

Two parabolic reflectors
PIRA: 
6A20.60
Area: 
6 Optics
Topic: 
6A Geometrical Optics
Concept: 
Reflection from Curved Surfaces

 

A match is lit at the focal point of a parabolic mirror concentrating the beam from a heater cone located at the focal point of a second mirror.

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