CONVEX MIRROR

Uses of convex mirror

● Used as surveillance mirrors at the store.
● Reflectors at street lamp to diverge the light over larger area.
●Used as side view mirrors in the vehicles.
 Images are;
• Extremely diminished
• Erect
• Reduced
• Virtual
 What is convex mirror?
• A spherical mirror where the outer surface is polished.
• aka a diverging mirror since the reflected rays never comes to the focus.
Ray tracing of convex mirror: