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

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.