Description
Convex Mirror is a type of spherical mirror whose reflecting surface bulges out toward the light source. It is also known as a diverging mirror because it causes incoming parallel light rays to diverge (spread out) after reflection, making the reflected rays appear to originate from a single point behind the mirror.
Features:
- Virtual: The image appears to be located behind the mirror, where the reflected light rays only appear to meet. A virtual image cannot be projected onto a screen.
- Erect (Upright): The image is always oriented the same way as the object (not inverted).
- Diminished (Smaller): The image is always smaller than the actual object
- Field of View: A convex mirror offers a much wider field of view than a plane (flat) mirror of the same size. This is its most significant practical advantage.
