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A convex mirror is used for:-
A spotlight..... the light in right in the middle and the convex mirror is behind it so the light that shines back ward's hits the mirror and reflect's back and bends into a focal point.
A concave mirror is used for:-
Dentist mirror.... to magnify a potion's teeth. They are also used in car light's but is very hard to explain.
The first answer above relates to a concave mirror.
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What are the practical uses for concave and convex mirrors?
Some practical uses for concave and convex mirrors are in medical instruments, car mirrors, and telescopes.
What everyday uses can you find for a convex and concave mirror?
Not sure about mirrors but convex and concave lenses are used to treat conditions such as long/short sightedness.
What are examples of a plane a concave and convex mirrors?
Christmas bulbs are convex. Make up mirrors are concave. reg. mirrors are plane
What are the kind of mirrors?
there are three kinds of mirror 1) concave 2) convex 3) plane
Is a dental mirror concave or convex?
concave mirrors are used as dental mirrors. this is because concave mirrors produce highly magnified images which is useful in obtaining larger view of teeth and gums.
What are the practical uses for concave and convex mirrors?
Some practical uses for concave and convex mirrors are in medical instruments, car mirrors, and telescopes.
Are car mirrors convex or concave?
The Rear view mirrors are convex The Headlights are concave
What everyday uses can you find for a convex and concave mirror?
Not sure about mirrors but convex and concave lenses are used to treat conditions such as long/short sightedness.
What are examples of a plane a concave and convex mirrors?
Christmas bulbs are convex. Make up mirrors are concave. reg. mirrors are plane
Application for concave mirror and convex mirror?
Concave mirrors are used in telescopes. Convex mirrors are used as side-view mirrors in cars.
Reflection happens in concave mirrors?
in concave and convex mirrors refraction happens
What are the kind of mirrors?
there are three kinds of mirror 1) concave 2) convex 3) plane
Is a dental mirror concave or convex?
concave mirrors are used as dental mirrors. this is because concave mirrors produce highly magnified images which is useful in obtaining larger view of teeth and gums.
Light is refracted and spread out by concave or convex mirrors?
convex mirror
What are curved mirrors?
Curved mirrors are mirrors that have a spherical side. example - concave and convex.
What are the two types of curve mirrors?
concave (bulges inward) convex (bulges outward)
Why are convex mirrors used as side mirrors in cars instead of plane or concave mirrors?
convex mirrors are bent outward,hence can provide the full view of the traffic behind the car and are preferred to concave and plane ones
