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Spherical Mirror Image Calculator

Use this online spherical mirror image calculator with labeled inputs and a worked example. f = R/2; 1/di = 1/f − 1/do.

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mirror equation calculator online

Use spherical mirror image calculator online with the physical quantities shown below. Paraxial spherical mirror; concave R positive, convex R negative, real object distance positive.

How to use it

Enter Signed curvature radius (m). Set Real object distance (m). Select Calculate, check the result units, then copy or download the JSON result.

Options and example settings

OptionChoices / valueExample default
Signed curvature radius (m)Main input. Decimal or scientific notation. 0.4
Real object distance (m)Option. Decimal or scientific notation. Positive values only. 0.6

Calculation method

f = R/2; 1/di = 1/f − 1/do

Worked examples

Worked case for spherical mirror image calculator. Paraxial spherical mirror; concave R positive, convex R negative, real object distance positive.

Spherical Mirror Image Calculator — example with explicit inputs

Settings: Real object distance (m): 0.6

Input:

0.4

Expected result for the example input and options:

Output:

{
  "focal_length_m": 0.2,
  "image_distance_m": 0.30000000000000004,
  "magnification": -0.5000000000000001
}

Limitations and common mistakes

  • Paraxial spherical mirror; concave R positive, convex R negative, real object distance positive.
  • Match every input to its displayed unit; scientific notation such as 1e-6 is accepted.
  • This is the documented idealized model; real systems may require additional effects and measurement uncertainty.

Frequently asked questions

How can I use mirror equation calculator online?

Enter Signed curvature radius (m). Set Real object distance (m). Select Calculate, check the result units, then copy or download the JSON result.

Which model does Spherical Mirror Image Calculator use?

f = R/2; 1/di = 1/f − 1/do. Paraxial spherical mirror; concave R positive, convex R negative, real object distance positive.

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