Product Description
What is a Convex Mirror?
A convex mirror is a type of spherical mirror with an outwardly curved reflective surface. Its characteristic is its protruding, or “convex,” shape, which causes the reflective surface to curve away from the center of the mirror. The opposite of a convex mirror is a concave mirror, which curves inward. Convex mirrors are typically made of glass or plastic with a reflective coating on their curved surface.
How Does a Convex Mirror Work?
The working principle of a convex mirror is based on the principle of reflection. When light rays strike the reflective surface of the mirror, they bounce off at the same angle at which they approach. This process forms an image that we perceive when looking into the mirror.
The defining characteristic of a convex mirror is its outward curvature. This curvature causes incoming parallel rays of light to diverge or spread out after reflection. This property is known as “divergent reflection.” Consequently, when we look at a convex mirror, it appears to reflect a wider area than the actual situation.
Product Parameters
| Product name | convex mirror |
| Size | outdoor style ; indoor style |
| Mirror size | 30cm 45cm 60cm 75cm 80cm (indoor ) 45cm 60cm 75cm 80cm 100cm 120cm (Out door size ) |
| Wide Angle Mirror Pillar | height 200cm diameter 60cm (suit for 45cm 60cm mirror ) height 200cm diameter 75cm (suit for 75cm 80cm 100cm 120cm mirror) |
| Material | Plastic case + pc soft mirror surface |
| Features | Good HD and wide-angle compressive resistance The wide-angle mirrors we sell are protected by a protective film |
| Applicable to | road corner, residential area, school, enterprise, hospital ; indoor use Installation: simple installation, complete installation accessories |
Company Profile
Hebei Shangze Rubber and Plastic Products Co., Ltd, Our company was founded in 2020-12-21. The company address is at No. 90, Sunwuying Village, Masen Township, High tech Zone, Hengshui City, Hebei Province. We are the manufacturer of construction engineering products which are used for highway,railway, bridge, tunnel.our products have been sold well in China , we are supplier of many state-owned enterprises.Our products are exported to many regions, such as Europe, the Middle East, Russia, South America and Southeast Asia. Welcome to consult!
FAQ
Q1：what convex mirror？
A:A convex mirror, also known as a diverging mirror, is a curved mirror with a surface that bulges outward. Its shape causes incoming light rays to spread out (diverge) rather than converge at a single point, resulting in a virtual, upright, and diminished image. Convex mirrors are commonly used in applications where a wide field of view is needed, such as in security systems, rearview mirrors for vehicles, and store interiors to enhance surveillance. Unlike concave mirrors, which focus light, convex mirrors do not produce focused images, making them ideal for safety purposes where a broader, less detailed view is sufficient.
Q2：what is a convex mirror?
A:A convex mirror, also known as a diverging mirror, is a curved mirror that bulges outward. It spreads out incoming light rays, resulting in the formation of virtual, upright, and diminished images. This characteristic makes convex mirrors ideal for applications requiring a wide field of view, such as car side mirrors and store security systems. Unlike concave mirrors, which can focus light and produce both real and virtual images, convex mirrors are primarily used for providing a general overview rather than detailed images. The focal point of a convex mirror is virtual and located behind the mirror, contributing to the dispersion of light rays. Convex mirrors obey the law of reflection, where the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, but their curved shape leads to the reflection spreading out, creating the diminished image effect.
Q3:what is convex mirror?
A:A convex mirror is a type of spherical mirror where the reflecting surface bulges outward, away from the center of curvature. Unlike a concave mirror, which converges light rays, a convex mirror causes light rays to diverge, making it a diverging mirror. The images formed by convex mirrors are always virtual, upright, and diminished in size compared to the actual object. These mirrors are commonly used in applications such as store security, parking lot mirrors, and rearview mirrors in vehicles, as they provide a wide field of view.
Q4:what does negative image distance mean for convex mirror
A:For a convex mirror, a negative image distance indicates that the image is formed behind the mirror (virtual image). This is a standard convention in optics, where the image distance is considered negative when the image is virtual and cannot be projected onto a screen. In the case of convex mirrors, the focal length is also negative because the focal point lies behind the mirror.
Q5:what is the convex mirror?
A:A convex mirror is a type of spherical mirror where the reflective surface bulges outward, away from the observer. Unlike a concave mirror, which focuses light rays to a single point, a convex mirror causes light rays to diverge, creating a virtual image that is smaller than the actual object. This type of mirror has a positive focal length, meaning the focal point lies behind the mirror. Convex mirrors are commonly used in applications where a wide field of view is needed, such as in cars (as passenger-side mirrors), stores, and parking areas, to provide a broader perspective of the surroundings.
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