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Science Department
Prep.3

Convex Mirror:
The formed image by using the convex mirror is virtual (can't be
receivedon a screen), bec. The incoming rays diverge after reflection.

Properties of the image formed by a convex mirror is always:

1- Smaller than the object 2.Upright (erect)

3-Virtual

Uses of convex mirror:

1- Used as side-view mirror on the passenger's side of a car.
(bec. It forms an erect and smaller image for the way behined the car)

2- As anti-thief for convenient shop and big supermarkets.
3- Used in the turning off the road and parking.

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