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Mirrors are traditionally made out of a sheet of glass with a reflective surface coating applied to the back side of the glass. The reflective coating may be made from various materials, commonly silver and aluminum.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoThey don't have to be. Any surface that can be made very smooth can be used
as a mirror. Examples include water, ice, jello, several plastics, and several metals.
Glass with a metal coating on one side is the best combination of cheap, easy, and
durable, so it's by far the most often used for average household and portable use.
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∙ 14y agoEr.. Glass? Glass are made out of sand heated at an extremely insanely high temperature and pressure.
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How are curved mirrors made?
they create the glass then heat it and then bend it and hold it there until it cools.
Different kinds of mirrors?
the different kinds of mirrors were the plane mirrors, curve mirrors or concave and convex mirror.
How are concave and convex mirrors similar?
They can be made from the same reflective material. They both are able to curve.
Is convex and concave mirrors also known as spherical mirrors?
Yes convex and concave mirrors are also known as spherical mirrors. If mercury coating is made on the convex side of the spherical then mirror is known as concave mirror. If mercury coating is made on the concave side the convex portion would reflect the light fallen so it is named as convex mirror. Actual just a small part of the sphere is taken out and this would act as the spherical mirror.
Examples of convex mirror?
The security mirrors.
What type of mirrors are security mirrors made with?
Convex mirrors.
What does a room made of all mirrors reflect?
Nothing ,if it is made of mirrors there would be no light to reflect !
What are car mirrors made out of?
car mirrors made from carbon fiber by indian companies detail only
How did mirrors used to be made?
They were made out of sand.
Are the mirrors in a babies dresser made of plexiglass?
Some are pleiglass but most are glass mirrors
What year was mirrors made in?
Convex
How are indium mirrors made?
pi
What was ancient Egyptian mirrors made of?
they were made of clay and reads
Is there any online store that sells custom-made bathroom mirrors?
I need mirrors for my new bathroom.My bathroom is quite big and i would like to know should I get bigger bathroom mirrors or not?And is there any online store that sells custom-made bathroom mirrors?
Can mirrors be made out of recycled glass?
Yes.
Who invented mirrors?
The Romans.And it was also made by accident.
How are concave mirrors currently made?
Concave mirrors are made by bending the mirror edges to the outside. It has a rounded appearance. The mirror will make items look smaller, short or stubby .
