Match each mirror term to its meaning

Exercise and reference answers

Matching pairs

1. Left

   Pole

   Right

   Geometric centre of the mirror surface

2. Left

   Focus

   Right

   Where parallel rays meet after reflection

3. Left

   Centre of curvature

   Right

   Centre of the sphere the mirror is part of

4. Left

   Focal length

   Right

   Distance from the pole to the focus