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they make objects appear more further away then they actually are
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What are some examples of convex mirrors?
Magnifying mirrors, side mirrors on cars and trucks, certain securuty mirrors.
WwwWhat are the three types of mirrors?
Plane, Convex and Concave
Do convex mirrors make objects appear closer than they are?
why yes, yes they do.
Is a rear view mirror convex?
Yes. In convex mirrors, the image is always erect and diminished, at whatever distance the object may be in front of the mirror. The convex mirror has a wide field of view and hence is used as a rear view( or driving) mirror in vehicles, to view the traffic behind.
Which is correct plane mirror or plain mirror?
A plane mirror is a flat, as opposed to convex or concave, mirror.A plain mirror is just a ordinary mirror as used in a household. These are usually flat mirrors so they are also plane mirrors.Many households have small bathroom mirrors which magnify in this case they would be concave plain mirrors and not concave plane mirrors
Why is convex mirrors used in vehicles?
convex mirrors are used in vehicles because convex mirrors make things look bigger which will be easy for the drivers.
Application for concave mirror and convex mirror?
Concave mirrors are used in telescopes. Convex mirrors are used as side-view mirrors in cars.
Which type of mirrors are used in street lights?
Convex mirrors
Is a concave or convex mirror used for passenger side mirrors?
Convex mirrors are often used for side mirrors (if the mirror has a note saying "objects in mirror are closer than they appear," it's convex; it may be convex even without such a note).
What mirrors are used in the cars rear view mirror?
Convex mirrors
Which type of mirrors are used in vehicles?
convex mirror
Why convex mirrors are used as side view mirrors?
To give a wider angle of view.
Which device is used for side mirrors on automobiles?
Convex Mirror
Why are convex mirrors used as side mirrors in cars instead of plane or concave mirrors?
convex mirrors are bent outward,hence can provide the full view of the traffic behind the car and are preferred to concave and plane ones
Which types of mirrors are used in solar cookers?
convex mirrors are used as it reflects the sunlight efficiently and produces more heat
How do convex mirrors use light?
the reflection of light on a convex mirrors are more closer
Are car mirrors convex or concave?
The Rear view mirrors are convex The Headlights are concave
