How do concave and convex mirrors differ?
Concave and convex mirrors are both a type of spherical mirror, which means they both have a surface that bends. The main difference between the two is how that surface will bend, and why. A concave mirror bends inward, while a convex mirror bends outward. This bending leads to differences in how an object is seen in the mirror, and the focal length of the mirror.Lens CurvatureA concave mirror has a lens that bends inward. This inward bend directs images away from the reflecting light, causing the image to appear magnified. A convex mirror holds a lens that bends outward. The outward bend directs images towards light, causing the image to appear distorted in shape or smaller than it really is.Image FormationConcave mirrors magnify close-up images, while convex mirrors allow far away images to be seen. Images formed in convex mirrors are said to be virtual and approximate, because they can only estimate the object’s appearance because it is far away. Images formed in concave mirrors are
