The Concave Mirror – 7.5cm Diameter is an essential resource for exploring the principles of light and reflection in science education. Featuring a precisely curved reflective surface, this mirror demonstrates how concave shapes focus light to a single point. Students can investigate image magnification, focal length, and ray tracing in hands-on experiments.
Why this product is beneficial for educational use:
Demonstrates light reflection, focal points, and image formation.
Helps visualise abstract physics concepts in a concrete way.
Encourages experimentation with angles, distances, and mirror properties.
Supports STEM learning with practical optical investigation.
Classroom ideas:
Use in ray tracing activities with laser pointers or light rays to identify focal points.
Compare with convex and plane mirrors to understand image differences.
Integrate into lessons on telescopes, headlights, and other real-world applications.
Pair with drawing exercises where students sketch the mirror’s image formation.
Specifications:
Diameter: 7.5cm
Focal length: 75mm
Finish: Optically worked with silvered back and protective coating
Recommended age: Upper primary to secondary students