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Why do you often see the object are closer than they appear written on convex mirrors?
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∙ 12y ago
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.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoSimple. Its kind of like a person w/ glasses. You need them to see. Just like covex mirrors. They are built that way so the driver can see out of the passenger window. And in there case, so there is no confusion, they put objects are closer than they appear. Does that answer your question?
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Reflection happens in concave mirrors?
in concave and convex mirrors refraction happens
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.
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.
Can rear view mirrors carry a warning that the objects in view are closer than they appear why do you think so?
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.
What does convex lens do to light?
A convex mirror will always create a virtual image. It will also have a negative magnification. The passenger side mirror in every car is slightly convex. [The one with "Objects in Mirror are closer than they appear"] Also, anti-theft mirrors in convenience stores have these properties.
Vehicles in your convex mirrors are?
closer than they appear
Do convex mirrors make objects appear closer than they are?
why yes, yes they do.
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).
How do convex mirrors use light?
the reflection of light on a convex mirrors are more closer
What is the problem with using convex mirror as wing mirrors on cars?
The images in your mirror will be closer than they appear
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"
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.
How does convex mirrors affect light?
A convex mirror will always create a virtual image. It will also have a negative magnification. The passenger side mirror in every car is slightly convex. [The one with "Objects in Mirror are closer than they appear"] Also, anti-theft mirrors in convenience stores have these properties.
What are convex mirrors for?
they make objects appear more further away then they actually are
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 are convex mirrors used for?
they make objects appear more further away then they actually are
Convex lens makes objects appear And Corrects?
Convex lens makes objects appear closer and corrects hyperopia (far-sightedness).
