Ningbo Kaidi Science and Education Instrument Co., Ltd. specializes in teaching instrument manufacturers and aspires to become one of the largest suppliers of teaching instruments and production in Zhejiang: a teaching instrument manufacturer
Concave and convex mirrors are both common physics teaching instruments, so what are the differences between the two? Below, Chuangyi Science and Education will explain in detail:
1. Different definitions
Convex mirror: a spherical mirror with the outer side of a parabolic surface as the reflective surface
Concave mirror: a spherical mirror with the inner side of a parabolic surface as the reflective surface
2. Different structures
Convex lens: composed of a transparent mirror body ground into spherical surfaces on both sides
Concave mirror: composed of a mirror body with one side being concave and the other side being opaque
3. Different effects on light rope nets
Convex mirror: mainly refracts light rays
Concave mirror: mainly reflects light
4. Different imaging properties
Convex mirror: Refractive imaging
Concave mirror: Reflection imaging
5. Different applications
Convex mirror: rearview mirror for motor vehicles, reflective mirror at street corners, etc
Concave mirrors: reflecting devices for solar cookers, solar ovens, flashlights, astronomical telescopes, endoscopes for otolaryngologists, searchlights, car headlights, etc
