{"id":16145,"date":"2017-11-15T11:38:31","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T06:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keydifferences.com\/?p=16145"},"modified":"2017-11-15T12:12:16","modified_gmt":"2017-11-15T06:42:16","slug":"difference-between-convex-and-concave-mirror","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keydifferences.com\/difference-between-convex-and-concave-mirror.html","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Convex and Concave Mirror"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"convex<\/a>Mirror refers to any smooth polished or shining surface, that can reflect the light beam and form images. It can be of two types, i.e. plane mirror and a spherical mirror. The mirror whose reflecting surface is flat is a plane mirror whereas a mirror with the curved reflecting surface is termed as a spherical mirror. A spherical mirror is of two types, i.e. convex mirror and a concave mirror. A convex mirror<\/strong> has a reflecting surface that bulges outside.<\/p>\n

On the contrary, in a concave mirror<\/strong>, the reflecting surface bulges inwards.<\/p>\n

The main difference between a convex and concave mirror lies in the image formed by the two mirrors, i.e. while convex mirror forms diminished image, the concave mirror either forms an enlarged image or a diminished one, depending upon the position of the object.<\/p>\n

Content: Convex Mirror Vs Concave Mirror<\/h2>\n
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  1. Comparison Chart<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Definition<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Key Differences<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Comparison Chart<\/h3>\n

    \n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
    Basis for Comparison<\/th>Convex Mirror<\/th>Concave Mirror<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Meaning<\/td>Convex mirror implies the mirror whose reflecting surface is away from the center of curvature.<\/td>Concave mirror refers to the mirror whose reflecting surface is towards the center of curvature. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Shape<\/td>\"Convex<\/a><\/td>\"Concave<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Center of curvature<\/td>Lies behind the mirror<\/td>Lies in front of the mirror<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Type<\/td>Diverging mirror<\/td>Converging mirror<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Image<\/td>Virtual image is formed.<\/td>Real or virtual image is formed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Used as<\/td>Rear view mirrors in cars and bikes.<\/td>Reflectors in projectors, searchlights etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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    Definition of Convex Mirror<\/h3>\n

    Convex Mirror or otherwise called as a diverging mirror, as the incident ray emerging from the same source (point), will reflect off and move in a different direction. Consequently, the light rays will not intersect on the object side of the mirror and form the virtual image of the real object.<\/p>\n

    \"Convex<\/a><\/p>\n

    It is a type of spherical mirror, wherein the reflective surface is curved outwards, i.e. the source of light. It forms a virtual image when after reflecting from the mirror, the ray of light meets at a definite point. The image formed is erect, and diminished in size, concerning the object.<\/p>\n

    Look at the table, to understand the position and relative size of the image, formed by the convex mirror:
    \n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t
    Position of the object<\/th>Position of the image<\/th>Image Size<\/th>Nature of Image<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    At infinity<\/td>At the focus (F), behind the mirror<\/td>Highly diminished, point sized<\/td>Virtual and erect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Between infinity and the pole (P)<\/td>Between P and F, behind the mirror<\/td>Diminished<\/td>Virtual and erect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n

    These mirrors are used as rearview mirrors in cars or motorbikes, ATMs, hallways of schools, hospitals, stores, etc., to help the people view, what’s happening behind them.<\/p>\n

    Definition of Concave Mirror<\/h3>\n

    The concave mirror is the converging mirrors, due to the fact that when parallel incident rays fall on the surface of the mirror, the rays will reflect and meet at a particular point, i.e. focal point. Its shape is identical to a spoon. The reflecting surface of a concave mirror bent inward to focus, i.e. away from the light source. When the light is bounced by the curve up to a particular area, they form an image.<\/p>\n

    \"Concave<\/a><\/p>\n

    It can reflect images in two ways:<\/p>\n