Uses for Convex Mirrors

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Tip 1 - Uses for Convex Mirrors | eHow

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by parazite | permalink

A convex mirror has a wider range of view than a plane mirror, giving it many uses, especially relating to safety. Convex mirrors can be found indoors and out, on vehicles and in conjunction with security cameras.

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Tip 2 - What are some examples of convex mirrors? + Example

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lily Villatoro | permalink

Convex means to curve outwards. Some examples of convex mirrors are a car's side mirrors, spoons and security mirrors. When beams of light come into contact with convex mirrors the light rays diverge (spread out) since the normal to the surface differs with each spot on the mirror. Examples of convex mirrors are: a car's side mirrors, spoons, security mirrors, makeup mirrors and dentist mirrors.

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Tip 3 - Convex Mirror

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mosa Moeketsi | permalink

A convex mirror is a spherical reflecting surface (or any reflecting surface fashioned into a portion of a sphere) in which its bulging side faces the source of light. Automobile enthusiasts often ...

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