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A concave mirror is shaped like the inside of a spoon. It curves inward like a bowl and can converge light waves to a focal point, creating a magnified or distorted reflection depending on the distance of the object from the mirror.

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When an object is inside the focal point of a concave mirror what kind of image always results?

An upright image, which is called a virtual image. If the focal point was outside of a concave mirror, then it would be a real image, which is inverted.


What kind of energy transfer occur in the spoon when you placed it in hot water?

When you place a spoon in hot water, heat energy is transferred from the water to the spoon by conduction. The molecules of the hot water have more kinetic energy than the cooler molecules in the spoon, so they transfer their energy to the spoon until both reach thermal equilibrium.


Which kind of heat transfer takes place if you put a spoon in a cup of soup and the spoon gets hot to the touch?

The heat transfer that occurs when a spoon in a cup of soup gets hot to the touch is conduction. Heat is transferred from the hot soup to the cooler spoon through direct contact between the two objects.


What kind of mirror do you have if reflected rays of light pass through the principle focus when light hits a mirror parallel to the principle axis?

The mirror is a concave mirror. This behavior is a property of concave mirrors, where parallel rays of light are reflected and converge at the principal focus after reflection.


A typical mirror in a persons house is an example of what kind of mirror?

A typical mirror in a person's house is an example of a flat or plane mirror. These mirrors produce virtual images that appear upright and the same size as the object being reflected.

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What kind of mirror is the back of a spoon?

The mirror on the back of a spoon is a convex mirror.


What kind of mirrors do the two surfaces of a spoon act as?

Concave on the inside part. Convex on the outer.


How do you make a icing bag?

First you take a sandwich bag and turn it inside out in your hand. Then spoon the kind of frosting you want in it. Turn it right side out, press the air out, and seal. Then snip a small part of the corner off and you're done! You can also make M shaped or V shaped cuts for different tips.


What kind of spoon has jagged edges?

Grapefruit spoon.


Why can you see yourself in a spoon but not a piece of cloth?

because the light travels str8 and if it hits a curved reflection your eves will follow there fore it looks upside down Because its a convex mirror. A regular mirror shifts everything from left to right but a convex mirror reverses on a horizontal plane versus a vertical plane.


What kind of spoon helps lift ingredient from marinate?

A slotted spoon.


The kind of mirror use in searchlight is what?

A concave mirror :)


What kind of mirror has a flat surface?

plane mirror


What kind of kitchen accessories are spoon rests?

Spoon rests are simply decorative accessories made of metal, ceramic, or plastic that one can put a dirty spoon on during cooking. Anything on the spoon then stays on the spoon rest and not on the counter or stove.


What is the shape of. Mango?

Kind of oval shaped. Or mango-shaped?? :) i hope i helped!


What kind of spoon do you use to lift food out of liquid?

You can use a slotted spoon to lift food out of liquid. The slots allow the liquid to drain away while keeping the solid food on the spoon.


What kind of surface acts aas a mirror?

A shiny surface acts as a mirror.