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This gives the driver a wider field of vision. Usually only the passenger side mirror is convex. The reflective surface of a convex mirror curves outward like the outer surface of a ball or globe. An object observed by looking at its reflection in a convex mirror appears to be smaller than actual size.
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What kind of mirror is used on side mirrors of vehicles?
They use convex mirrors to give a wider view.
If you have both side mirrors is a rearview mirror required?
All state laws require vehicles to have rear view mirrors (the ones that mount to the interior windshield).
Why is it that the side mirrors in vehicles are curved mirrors?
convex (curved) mirrors show more space than flat mirrors do also the images are smaller than they really are
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).
Application for concave mirror and convex mirror?
Concave mirrors are used in telescopes. Convex mirrors are used as side-view mirrors in cars.
What are curved mirrors?
Curved mirrors are mirrors that have a spherical side. example - concave and convex.
Examples of convex mirror?
The security mirrors.
What are some examples of convex mirrors?
Magnifying mirrors, side mirrors on cars and trucks, certain securuty mirrors.
Why motorists use convex mirror?
There are convex mirrors found in the form of side view mirrors in all the vehicles because convex mirror has a property that the image formed is smaller than the actual size of the object and hence it allows to see a large area in a small mirror which is useful during driving
What are some uses for a convex mirror?
convex mirror provide erect small and virtual image of the object.these are used in side view mirrors of vehicles so that the driver can have a better view of traffic behind.
Why convex mirrors are used as side view mirrors?
To give a wider angle of view.
Side and rearview mirrors only provide degrees of vision around a vehicle?
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