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Light rays striking a convex mirror are reflected away from each other due to the outward curve of the mirror. The reflected rays diverge and do not converge to a focal point, resulting in an upright and diminished virtual image.

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Do light rays reflect or refract when they hit a convex mirror?

A convex mirror has the same type of curve as the bottom of a spoon - it bulges out. Mirrors reflect.


A convex mirror will make light rays more divergent or less?

A convex mirror will make light rays more divergent. This is because when light rays strike a convex mirror, they will reflect outwards in different directions, causing them to spread out or diverge.


Light is refracted and spread out by concave or convex mirrors?

Mirrors reflect light, not refract it. When light hits a concave mirror, it converges to a point known as the focal point. Conversely, light spreading out from a point source will be reflected by a convex mirror, diverging and spreading out.


A convex mirror will make light rays more what?

"A convex mirror is sometimes referred to as a divergingmirror due to the fact that incident light originating from the same point and will reflect off the mirror surface and diverge."So, a convex mirror will reflect and diverge (scatter) the incident light rays (it produces a virtual image), while a convex lens will do the opposite. It will converge light rays passing through it.


How does light reflect off a convex and concave?

A parallel light source will reflect off a concave mirror and go through a point inside the curve called the focus. Reflecting from a convex mirror will cause all light to bounce off in a straight line away from a focus point behind the mirror.


Does a convex mirror curve inwards or outwards?

The convex mirror curves outwards while the concave mirror would curve inwards. The convex mirror traces light out making faraway objects bigger like in a telescope.


Is a street light mirror concave or convex?

A street light mirror is typically concave. Concave mirrors are used in street lights to reflect light downwards and maximize illumination on the street below. The curved surface of the concave mirror helps to focus the light in a specific direction.


Do convex mirror reflect light?

If it's really a "mirror", then it reflects light, regardless of its shape.


How can light reflect off a mirror?

By 'Atomic Scattering', which is the absorption and re-emission of light energy by the particles of a medium which will not absorb the energy. It depends if the mirror is concave or convex. The light reflects differently depending on the type of mirror.


Which type of mirror causes light to spread out?

A concave mirror causes light to converge to a focal point, while a convex mirror causes light to diverge and spread out.


What happens to parallel light rays hitting a convex mirror?

Parallel light rays hitting a convex mirror will reflect and diverge outward, appearing to originate from the mirror's focal point behind the mirror. This creates a virtual image that is upright and reduced in size compared to the object.


Are convex mirrors used in projectors?

Yes, convex mirrors are used in projectors to reflect and focus light onto the screen or surface. The curved shape of the convex mirror helps to spread the light rays in a way that helps to create a clearer and larger image.