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Can rear view mirrors carry a warning that the objects in view are closer than they appear why do you think so?
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The normal rear view mirror in most cars does not do this, as it is a plane mirror which shows things at their actual distance, but other rear view mirrors may. The wing mirrors of most vehicles are convex, which means they curve outwards. This type of mirror makes objects seem smaller and further away. The advantage of them is that they also give you a wider field of view, so you can see more of the road. It is important to be aware that distances are distorted, because you use the information from your mirrors to judge where other vehicles are, so that you can manoeuvre safely.
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What are the two types of curved mirror called?
they are called concave mirror ... mirrors whose center bulges out are called convex, and can reflect a wider view than a flat mirrored surface, but the objects are "larger than they appear", and also "closer than they appear." These are most often seen on right hand mirrors on vehicles, to help minimise blind spots. mirrors whose center is recessed are called concave (remember the term by thinking of a shallow cave.) Depending upon how close you are to the mirror's focal point, objects appear larger than they really are, or upside down. These are often seen in makeup mirrors so you get a clearer view of your face when shaving or applying makeup. Combinations of both convex and concave mirrors are seen in funhouses of amusement parks, to make the viewer look skinnier and taller, shorter and fatter, or even upside down.
Why do you often see the object are closer than they appear written on convex mirrors?
The mirror is slightly convexed to help eliminate the "blind" spot on the passenger's side. There is a plane mirror on the driver's side and a convex mirror on the passenger's side. The reason only the passenger mirror is convex is because you are farther away from it. The angular view provided by farther mirror of the same physical size produces a similarly smaller reflected field of view. The convex mirror provides a larger field of view- one that should be comparable to the closer drivers mirror.
What type of diagram shows how a convex lens refracts light?
You can look at this website: http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/Phys/Class/refln/u13l4c.html. The images at the top of the page show the rays different positions on convex mirrors.
Why can the Moon appear as large as the Sun even though you know the Moon is much smaller than the Sun?
The Moon is much closer to Earth than the Sun is, therefore making the moon appear to be as large or larger than the sun when viewed from Earth.
Objects less than mm apart can be seen as distinct objects?
Yes objects less than a mm apart can be seen as distinct objects. The lowest limit for the human eye to see is 0.1mm. If objects are any closer they are seen as being one item.
Why car rear view mirrors carry a warning message objects in the rear view mirror are closer than they appear?
Car rear view mirrors carry a warning message that states objects in the rear view mirror are closer than they appear because this is true. When looking into a rear view mirror, distance is added to the rear view. The warning is there for protective measures.
Do convex mirrors make objects appear closer than they are?
why yes, yes they do.
Why are rear view mirrors in automobiles made of convex mirrors?
Convex mirror is curved outward so that it reflects a wider viewing area. The images reflected in convex mirror appear smaller and closer.Convex mirrors are generally labeled with safety warning "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear", to warn the driver to be cautious while driving.
Do convex mirrors make things look closer or farther away?
farther away, for example the rear view mirrors in your car have a print on them saying "objects in mirror are closer than they appear"
What is the advantage to having mirrors that say objects may appear closer than they seem?
On a mirrors that say "objects may appear closer than they seem" have a greater field of view then a conventional flat mirror. If you look at it very closly you will notice it is slightly convexed, much like a fisheye lens.
Vehicles in your convex mirrors are?
closer than they appear
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).
Write magnification relation in terms of you and v for convex lens and concave mirror?
Convex is () and makes objects appear larger. Concave is )( and makes objects appear smaller. The side rear-view mirrors on cars have concave mirrors, hence, "Object are closer than they appear." Easy way to remember is that a cave is like a hole in the ground, so something is concave if it gets smaller towards the center.
What is an instrument that makes objects appear closer?
A telescope.
What actors and actresses appeared in Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear - 2008?
The cast of Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear - 2008 includes: Zay Nuba
What are the release dates for Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear - 2010?
Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear - 2010 was released on: USA: 18 April 2012
When was Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer than They Are created?
Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer than They Are was created in 1994.
