Concave Mirror Ray Diagram (Object between F and 2F)
P F C Object Image (real, inverted) Concave Mirror: Object between F and 2F — Ray 1: Parallel → through F — Ray 2: Through C → reflects backLabel Table
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| P | Pole of the mirror |
| F | Principal focus (f = R/2 from P) |
| C | Centre of curvature (= 2F from P) |
| Object | Placed between F and C |
| Image | Formed beyond C — real, inverted, magnified |
| Orange ray | Ray parallel to axis → reflects through F |
| Green ray | Ray through C → reflects back on itself |