1. Nov 22, 2011 #1

   pyroknife

   

   I was wondering if for real images, do the objects and image always end up on the same side of a mirror/lens?

    

   pyroknife, Nov 22, 2011
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3. Nov 22, 2011 #2

   sandy.bridge

   

   If I am understanding your question properly, then no they do not have to exist on the same side. A convex lens will form a real image on the opposite side of the lens, relative to the object.

    

   sandy.bridge, Nov 22, 2011
4. Nov 22, 2011 #3

   pyroknife

   

   Ah what's your mnemonic device for remembering these? I found this on wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curved_mirror, but I can't memorize all that.

    

   pyroknife, Nov 22, 2011

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