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Why is it that the side mirrors in vehicles are curved mirrors?
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∙ 11y ago
convex (curved) mirrors show more space than flat mirrors do also the images are smaller than they really are
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∙ 11y ago
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What are curved mirrors?
Curved mirrors are mirrors that have a spherical side. example - concave and convex.
What kind of mirror is used on side mirrors of vehicles?
They use convex mirrors to give a wider view.
What is the difference of curved mirror and flat mirror?
the curved mirrors are trick mirrors and flat mirrors are the one's that you use at home
Name two types of curved mirrors?
Two types of curved mirrors are: concave and convex.
How are curved mirrors useful to drivers?
curved mirrors are useful to driver to see what is in the back of them or use for seeing
How do flat mirrors and curved mirrors reflect light?
how do mirrors reflect light
What are spherical mirrors?
The most curved mirrors are spherical mirrors. The centre of curved surface is called center of curvature. There are two kinds of spherical mirrors. Concave and convex mirror.
What type of optical telescopes use mirrors to focus light?
concave mirrors, and curved mirrors
Do mirrors sometimes make things look bigger than they really are?
They can if they are curved inward (concave). We frequently see this in make-up mirrors that have a flat, or "regular" side, and a concave side that magnifies the image one sees in it.
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 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.
How are mirrors useful to drivers?
curved mirrors are useful to driver to see what is in the back of them or use for seeing
