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Convex mirrors are used as driving mirrors because they give drivers a much larger field of view without needing to move their heads from side to side.
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∙ 10y agoConvex mirror have wide focus. It is used in malls so that it covers wide area and wide view can be seen.
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Which mirror is used by doctors motorcars solar cooker?
Doctors use concave mirrors, in motor cars convex mirrors as rear view mirrors and in case of solar cookers concave mirrors to concentrate solar radiations.
What mirror is used in automobiles for rear view is it concave mirror dr talwalkar talwalkardataone.in?
Rear View MirrorThe kind of mirror used in the rear-view mirror must be convex mirrors, because it creates smaller, yet still upright images. Concave mirrors would create an inverted image and the cars you see are not upside down. Convex mirrors make everything smaller so this allows the driver to see a greater range of things behind him.
Why are concave mirrors used in solar cookers?
concave mirror is a solar device
Where are mirrors used?
Mirrors are used in the bathroom, in the hallway, in and on your motor vehicle, and up on the stage for magic acts. There are also parabolic mirrors that are used for looking at the stars by collecting and concentrating starlight.
The type of mirror that resembles the inner surface of a spoon is called?
A mirror that bows inward is called concave. The opposite, a mirror that bows outward would be called convex. Convex mirrors are used to to increase the field of view around corners and blind spots. Concave mirror serve no purpose other than novelty (making you appear thin or odd)
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.
What are the uses of converse mirrors please?
Actually convex mirrors show a wide area in it. so it is used in very big malls to check thefts , as a rear view mirror in our cars etc..
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.
How are convex mirrors in shopping centres used for security purpose?
Similar to convex mirrors used in some parking areas, these mirrors are useful because they can be placed on the ceiling and near corners while expanding the field of view due to their convex shape. Because of this, they are often used for seeing behind people while being in front of them (with the mirror perched high on the wall behind a line of people), looking around corners, and behind yourself. Convex mirrors basically expand your view like mirrors in a car and can be useful for spotting potential thieves without even having to look directly at them. The use of these mirrors is somewhat limited because they often have blind spots and the person being spotted on the mirrors can look back into it to see if anyone is observing them.
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
