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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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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.


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


What of these is true of convex mirrors?

Convex mirrors diverge light rays, making objects appear smaller and upright. They have a wider field of view compared to flat or concave mirrors. Convex mirrors are commonly used in rear-view car mirrors to provide a wider perspective of the surroundings.


Why convex mirrors are used as side view mirrors?

To give a wider angle of view.


Do convex mirror make things bigger or smaller and one example of where convex mirror is used?

Convex mirrors make things appear smaller as they produce virtual and diminished images. An example of where convex mirrors are used is in side-view mirrors in cars to provide a wider field of view for the driver.


What are the practical uses for concave and convex mirrors?

Concave mirrors are used in reflecting telescopes, makeup mirrors, and headlights to focus light rays. Convex mirrors are used in security mirrors, wide-angle rearview mirrors in cars, and magnifying glasses to provide a wider field of view or to reduce image distortion.


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.


What everyday uses can you find for a convex and concave mirror?

Not sure about mirrors but convex and concave lenses are used to treat conditions such as long/short sightedness.


What is the use of concave and convex mirror?

Concave mirrors are used to focus light, to produce a parallel beam in car headlights, and so you can have a close look while shaving. Convex mirrors are used for making telescopes, viewfinders in vehicles, and used in supermarkets or stores as surveillance as it gives a wider view.