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Grade9 Curved Mirrors Lesson Notes

The document provides lesson notes for Grade 9 Integrated Science on curved mirrors, detailing types such as concave, convex, and parabolic mirrors. It covers key terminology, ray diagrams for different object positions, characteristics of images, and real-life applications of curved mirrors. Each lesson has specific objectives aimed at enhancing understanding of the properties and uses of curved mirrors.

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Grade9 Curved Mirrors Lesson Notes

The document provides lesson notes for Grade 9 Integrated Science on curved mirrors, detailing types such as concave, convex, and parabolic mirrors. It covers key terminology, ray diagrams for different object positions, characteristics of images, and real-life applications of curved mirrors. Each lesson has specific objectives aimed at enhancing understanding of the properties and uses of curved mirrors.

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Grade 9 Integrated Science - Strand 3:

Force and Energy


Sub Strand 3.1: Curved Mirrors - Lesson Notes

Lesson 1: Introduction to Curved Mirrors


Objective: Identify and describe types of curved mirrors.

 Curved mirrors are mirrors with surfaces that are curved inward or outward.
 Types:
 - Concave mirrors: Surface curves inward like a cave.
 - Convex mirrors: Surface curves outward like the back of a spoon.
 - Parabolic mirrors (special type of concave): Used to focus light.
 Key Terminology: Pole, Centre of Curvature (C), Principal Axis, Radius of Curvature,
Principal Focus (F)
 Applications:
 - Concave: Dentist mirrors, shaving mirrors, headlights
 - Convex: Side mirrors on vehicles, hallway surveillance

Lesson 2: Terminology and Parts of a Curved Mirror


Objective: Label and explain key parts of a curved mirror.

 Principal Axis – Line passing through the pole and centre of curvature
 Pole (P) – Midpoint of the mirror's surface
 Centre of Curvature (C) – Centre of the sphere the mirror is a part of
 Focus (F) – Point where parallel rays meet after reflection
 Include labelled diagrams of concave and convex mirrors

Lesson 3: Ray Diagrams – Concave Mirror (Object beyond C)


Objective: Draw ray diagrams for concave mirrors (object beyond C).

 Rules for drawing rays:


 1. Ray parallel to principal axis reflects through F.
 2. Ray through C reflects back on itself.
 Image formed: Real, inverted, smaller

Lesson 4: Ray Diagrams – Concave Mirror (Object between F and C)


Objective: Draw and interpret images for objects placed between F and C.

 Image formed: Real, inverted, larger


Lesson 5: Ray Diagrams – Concave Mirror (Object at F and between F & P)
Objective: Explore special cases for object at F and between F & P.

 At F: Image at infinity
 Between F & P: Image is virtual, upright, magnified

Lesson 6: Ray Diagrams – Convex Mirror


Objective: Draw and interpret images formed by convex mirrors.

 Rays appear to come from the focus behind the mirror.


 Image formed: Virtual, upright, smaller

Lesson 7: Characteristics of Images


Objective: Summarize image properties based on position.

 Table:
 | Mirror Type | Object Position | Image Type | Size | Orientation |
 |-------------|------------------|------------|-------|-------------|
 | Concave | Beyond C | Real | Small | Inverted |
 | Concave | Between F & C | Real | Large | Inverted |
 | Convex | Any position | Virtual | Small | Upright |

Lesson 8: Applications of Curved Mirrors


Objective: Identify real-life uses and benefits of curved mirrors.

 Concave: Solar cookers, satellite dishes, makeup mirrors


 Convex: Roadside mirrors, ATM surveillance

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