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Passenger-side auto mirrors are convex to provide a wider field of view, reducing blind spots and improving visibility of surrounding traffic. The convex shape helps to increase the viewing angle, making it easier to see objects that are located to the side and rear of the vehicle.

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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).


Application for concave mirror and convex mirror?

Concave mirrors are used in telescopes. Convex mirrors are used as side-view mirrors in cars.


What are curved mirrors?

Curved mirrors are mirrors that have a spherical side. example - concave and convex.


What are examples of convex mirrors?

Magnifying mirrors, side mirrors on cars and trucks, certain securuty mirrors.


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.


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Magnifying mirrors, side mirrors on cars and trucks, certain securuty mirrors.


What kind of mirror is used on side mirrors of vehicles?

They use convex mirrors to give a wider view.


Why convex mirrors are used as side view mirrors?

To give a wider angle of view.


Which device is used for side mirrors on automobiles?

Convex Mirror


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.


Why are rear-view and side view mirrors on vehicles convex?

This gives the driver a wider field of vision. Usually only the passenger side mirror is convex. The reflective surface of a convex mirror curves outward like the outer surface of a ball or globe. An object observed by looking at its reflection in a convex mirror appears to be smaller than actual size.


Is a passenger's side of a mirror concave or convex?

The passenger's side mirror of a car is usually convex. This helps to provide a wider field of view and reduce blind spots.