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the surface ejects more electrons such that it leaves the surface to shine enough and reflect light.
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When were mirrors invented?
No one in particular invented the mirror. Reflection is a property of light, so as long as there has been light, there have been surfaces off of which it reflects. The first mirrors were likely pools of water, or pieces of volcanic rock known as obsidian. The most modern version of the mirror that we currently use is usually credited to scientist Justus von Liebig. He applied silver to glass with a reduction of silver nitrate.
What element is used in mirrors?
It used to be silver but now the mirroring is usually aluminium.
Why are mirrors backed with silver?
To avoid spoiling of mirror in rough handling The silver is the reflective surface - its what makes a mirror reflective.
What are examples of a plane a concave and convex mirrors?
Christmas bulbs are convex. Make up mirrors are concave. reg. mirrors are plane
Why do vampires can't see their reflection in the mirror?
its because mirrors are lined with silver nothing to do with souls
What minerals make up mirrors?
the minerals found in mirrors are quartz, feldspar, silica, and silver.
Why is silver used in making mirrors?
silver is used in making mirrors because silver has a property to reflect so it is used in making mirrors
Why silver is used in mirrors?
silver is responsible for reflecting property of mirror.in old times smooth silver pieces were used as mirrors but they got corroded easily .
What is the type of microscope that is made up of two mirrors?
a perescope
What type of mirrors are on cars?
Silvered Glass mirrors. Or regular mirrors for those that don't understand Silver and/or glass
Why are mirrors made of silver?
the surface ejects more electrons such that it leaves the surface to shine enough and reflect light.
What type of mirrors are security mirrors made with?
Convex mirrors.
Why silver is used for making mirrors?
It is responsible for the reflecting action of plane mirrors.-byGitesh Khanna
Silvering of mirrors is carried using which compound?
silver nitrate AgNO3 is used for silvering mirrors
Is silver used to make glass?
No; however, silver is used to make mirrors.
What is a mirror made up off?
Most mirrors are made of glass with an aluminum foil behind them.
Did sumerian's have mirrors?
Yes, Sumerians did have mirrors, but I'm not sure if they were like the ones we use today. The metalworkers made cups, mirrors, jewelry, &c., and were pretty good at it. The mirrors were probably made of brass or something like it, but I'm not sure if the metal was the mirror or if they used glass. I'm sure they used silver and had the reflective stuff like we do today, so it's likely they had mirrors that were just less reflective.
