A spherical mirror is that mirror whose reflecting surface is the part of a hollow sphere of glass. Spherical mirrors are of two types: concave mirror and convex mirror. In a concave mirror reflection ...

This image is created because passenger sideview mirrors in the United States are “convex.” Convex mirrors are curved outward ...

QUESTION: Why does a car's passenger-side mirror show objects to be farther away than they are, while the driver's side has a "regular" mirror? ANSWER: Good question, Margaret. Your passenger-side ...

If you've ever driven a car or closely observed someone else driving, you know how important the side mirrors are. They give the driver a clear view of what's behind on either side, which helps in ...

Q: We have a convex mirror that has been in our family well over 50 years. There is some damage to the frame but the mirror itself is in good condition. The mirror is heavy and the frame is made of ...

Q: Why does a car’s side mirror, (on the passenger’s side of the car) show the cars coming up behind, as being closer that it looks, while on the driver’s side, it is a ‘regular’ mirror? Margaret ...