How Do You Use Convex & Concave Mirrors?
From the home to the car to the dentist’s chair, mirrors are used in most aspects of everyday life. But not all mirrors are the same. Some are convex, and some are concave. A mirror with a curved reflective surface receives one of two classifications: convex (meaning it has an outward bend) or concave (meaning it has an inward bend). A convex mirror reflects light away from the viewing object. As a result of its spherical shape and how light is reflected, objects that are viewed in the mirror appear smaller, providing a wider field of view. A concave mirror reflects light inward and toward the viewing object, making such images easier to view close up. Use a concave mirror to view the face when shaving. Concave mirrors are commonly joined as a two-sided “shaver’s mirror” and can be purchased at most drugstores. You can also purchase a single concave mirror and use when shaving or plucking your eyebrows. Hold the concave mirror at a comfortable angle or use a concave mirror already atta
