Quick Answer: The Convex Mirror is an outwardly curved spherical mirror that diverges light. It has a silvered rear surface with a protective layer and ground edges.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Outwardly curved spherical (diverging) mirror
Silvered rear surface with a protective anti-oxidation layer
Ground edges for safer handling
Polished substrate for clear virtual images
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Geometry
Outwardly curved spherical (diverging)
Reflective coating
Silvered rear surface, protective layer
Edge finish
Ground
About This Product
A convex mirror always forms an upright, smaller virtual image and gives a wide field of view. Students use it beside a concave mirror to compare image formation and to see why such mirrors are used as vehicle rear-view and shop-security mirrors.