Optical Instruments I: Optical Element

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The discussion revolves around matching seven diagrams of optical elements with their corresponding types: Plane Mirror, Concave Mirror, Convex Mirror, Converging Lens, and Diverging Lens. The user initially provided their answers but expressed uncertainty about their accuracy, particularly regarding diagram #4, where the image is not inverted. Other participants pointed out this detail, suggesting it could indicate a specific type of optical element. The conversation highlights the importance of analyzing image characteristics, such as inversion, to correctly identify optical elements. Overall, the thread emphasizes collaborative problem-solving in understanding optical instruments.
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Homework Statement


In the 7 diagrams below, the solid arrow represents the object and the dashed arrow the image. The rectangle shows the position of an SINGLE OPTICAL ELEMENT. Match each diagram with the appropriate optical element.

1)http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5176/92585723.gif
2)http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/2803/55254956.gif
3)http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/359/25673305.gif
4)http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2958/88364885.gif
5)http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/4506/39696062.gif
6)http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/4718/81323910.gif
7)http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7931/72002101.gif

My options are:
Plane Mirror
Concave Mirror
Convex Mirror
Converging Lens
Diverging Lens

Homework Equations


Ray Diagrams

The Attempt at a Solution


1) Concave Mirror
2) Plane Mirror
3) Diverging Lens
4) Converging Lens
5) Concave Mirror
6) Converging Lens
7) Converging Lens

I can't figure out where I'm making my mistake. Can anyone help me?
 
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Hi OsDaJu,

OsDaJu said:

Homework Statement


In the 7 diagrams below, the solid arrow represents the object and the dashed arrow the image. The rectangle shows the position of an SINGLE OPTICAL ELEMENT. Match each diagram with the appropriate optical element.

1)http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5176/92585723.gif
2)http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/2803/55254956.gif
3)http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/359/25673305.gif
4)http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2958/88364885.gif
5)http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/4506/39696062.gif
6)http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/4718/81323910.gif
7)http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7931/72002101.gif

My options are:
Plane Mirror
Concave Mirror
Convex Mirror
Converging Lens
Diverging Lens

Homework Equations


Ray Diagrams

The Attempt at a Solution


1) Concave Mirror
2) Plane Mirror
3) Diverging Lens
4) Converging Lens
5) Concave Mirror
6) Converging Lens
7) Converging Lens

I can't figure out where I'm making my mistake. Can anyone help me?

I have not looked at all of them closely, but notice in #4 that the image is not inverted. Does that help?
 
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Thank you, I missed that one.
 
Sure, glad to help!
 
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