OPTICAL BENCH FOR CONCAVE MIRROR /or OPTICAL BENCH FOR MEASURING OBJECT AND IMAGE DISTANCE BY USING CONCAVE MIRROR WORKING MODEL

OPTICAL BENCH FOR CONCAVE MIRROR

An optical bench for a concave mirror is a device used to accurately measure the focal length and magnification of the mirror. It consists of a long, flat platform with a ruler along one edge for measuring distances. The concave mirror is mounted on an adjustable stand at one end of the bench.

To use the optical bench for a concave mirror, the mirror is first positioned at a known distance from a light source on the bench. A screen or target is placed at the other end of the bench to capture the reflected image formed by the mirror. By adjusting the distance between the mirror and the target, the image can be focused and the focal length of the mirror can be determined.

Additional accessories such as lens holders, apertures, and optical elements can be added to the optical bench to perform more advanced experiments and measurements with the concave mirror. The bench provides a stable and precise setup for studying the properties of concave mirrors and their applications in optics.

Purpose:

• The optical bench for concave mirror experiments is used to study the properties of concave mirrors, such as image formation, magnification, and focal length.
• By varying the object distance and observing the corresponding changes in the image distance, students can verify the mirror formula and understand the behavior of concave mirrors.

Overall, the optical bench provides a controlled environment for conducting experiments and making accurate measurements in the study of optics.