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Convex is () and makes objects appear larger.

Concave is )( and makes objects appear smaller. The side rear-view mirrors on cars have concave mirrors, hence, "Object are closer than they appear."

Easy way to remember is that a cave is like a hole in the ground, so something is concave if it gets smaller towards the center.

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What are the types of lenses and mirrors?

1. plain mirror2. concave mirror 4. concave lens3.convex mirror 5.convex lens


Can a concave mirror act as a convex mirror?

No, a concave mirror and a convex mirror have different curvatures and focal points. A concave mirror reflects light inward, converging it to a focal point, while a convex mirror reflects light outward, diverging it. They cannot interchange their functions.


Is a convex lens more like a convex mirror or a concave mirror in the way it produces images?

A convex lens is more like a concave mirror in the way it produces images. A convex lens converges light rays to form real or virtual images, much like how a concave mirror can do the same by reflecting light. Both convex lenses and concave mirrors can produce both real and virtual images depending on the object's position relative to the lens or mirror.


What is the Magnification equation for convex mirror?

The magnification equation for a convex mirror is given by: M = -1 / (1 - d/f), where M is the magnification, d is the object distance, and f is the focal length of the mirror. The negative sign indicates that the image formed is virtual and upright.


Why is a concave mirror used in microscopes instead of convex lenses?

A concave mirror is used in microscopes because it can magnify the image formed without causing much distortion, resulting in better clarity and resolution. The mirror reflects and converges light rays to focus them effectively, allowing for higher magnification in microscopes. Convex lenses are also used in microscopes to work together with the concave mirror, as they help correct any aberrations in the image and provide additional magnification.

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A mirror that curves inwards?

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Is a convex lens more like a convex mirror or a concave mirror in the way it produces images?

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Is a diverging mirror always concave?

a diverging mirror is a convex mirror.


Application for concave mirror and convex mirror?

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


What is important in concave and convex mirror?

In concave mirrors, the focal point, focal length, and magnification are important. Concave mirrors can form real or virtual images depending on the object's position relative to the mirror. In convex mirrors, the field of view and image size are important. Convex mirrors always produce virtual images that are smaller and upright compared to the object.


Is a shaving mirror concave or convex?

A shaving mirror is concave as it used used to magnify the image.