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Do convex mirrors focus light

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Why do reflecting telescopes use con cave mirrors and not convex mirrors?

Convex mirrors spread and not focus light. They do the opposite of concentrating and magnifying. They are the mirror image of what a concave telescope is and does. Pun intended.


How do convex mirrors use light?

the reflection of light on a convex mirrors are more closer


Light is refracted and spread out by concave or convex mirrors?

convex mirror


What effects does light have on concave and convex mirrors?

Light has little or no effect on a mirror. The mirrors follow the rule: "the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection". Concave mirrors concentrate light to a point and convex spread it out.


The uses of convex and concave mirrors?

Convex mirrors are used in the rear view mirror of cars because they give an erect and virtual image of the traffic behind. They let us see a wider view of the traffic. Concave mirrors are used by the dentists to see a larger image of our teeth. They are used as solar furnaces to reflect the light on the focus .They are even used in shaving mirrors. concave mirrors are used in reflector type telescopes. Concave mirrors are used by doctors to focus light into ears,throat etc. concave mirrors are used to focus light for heating purposes.


What is the use of convex?

A convex lens will scatter outbound light and focus inbound light.


What mirrors cause light rays to diverge?

convex mirror


Why are concave mirrors used in flashlights and automobile headlights?

because the reflected light would spread out over a wide area if convex mirrors were used, whereas concave mirrors focus these reflected light rays into a beam, which give flash lights and headlights their unique characteristic.


What is the use of convex lens?

A convex lens will scatter outbound light and focus inbound light.


What is the use of concave and convex mirror?

Concave mirrors are used to focus light, to produce a parallel beam in car headlights, and so you can have a close look while shaving. Convex mirrors are used for making telescopes, viewfinders in vehicles, and used in supermarkets or stores as surveillance as it gives a wider view.


Why can't a convex mirror create a real image?

Because the focal point of the convex mirror will always be at a 'virtual' place. Convex mirrors focus the image at a definite point.


Why are plane mirrors and convex mirrors unable to form real images?

They cannot make light rays converge.