Ball in Hemisphere

Ball suspended in front of a concave mirror
PIRA: 
6A20.37
Area: 
6 Optics
Topic: 
6A Geometrical Optics
Concept: 
Reflection from Curved Surfaces

 

A green ball pendulum suspended from the rim of a hemispherical concave mirror swings between the center of curvature and the principal focus.

 

Demo Contact

Scott Thomas
Demonstration Manager
828-262-2435
thomassa@appstate.edu