difference between concave and convex mirror
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Concave mirror
Convex Mirror
Made by silvering the outer surface of a part of the hollow glass sphere.
Made by silvering the inner surface of a part of the hollow glass sphere.
Converging in nature.
Diverging in nature.
Image may be real or virtual depending on the position of the object.
Image is virtual.
Image may be diminished, same size or magnified.
Image is diminished.
The examples of concave mirrors are the mirrors used in automobile head lights, reflecting telescopes, torch lights, etc.
The examples of convex mirrors are the mirrors used as rear side mirrors of vehicles, optical instruments, calling bell, etc.
Spherical mirrors whose inner side is reflecting are called concave mirrors. Spherical mirrors whose outer side is reflecting are called convex mirrors. It's focus and centre of curvature lies behind the mirror.