Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Three specific light rays used in ray diagrams to find images formed by mirrors: the ray parallel to the principal axis, the ray that reflects at the center of the mirror, and the ray that passes through the focal point.