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Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer: Visible Light
Types of Mirrors
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Types of Mirrors
Mirrors reflect light to form images, and different mirrors reflect light differently. The shape of a mirror affects how it reflects light and what kind of image is formed. The three main types of mirrors are plane, concave, and convex.
- Plane Mirror
– Flat surfa...
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Mirrors form images by reflecting light. Most are made of glass with a thin, reflective metal coating, such as aluminum or silver, applied to the back surface.
The main types of mirrors are plane, concave, and convex.
A plane mirror has a flat surface. It reflects light evenly and forms an image that is virtual, upright, and the same...
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