Concave and Convex Mirrors

Sarah has built a microscope but needs to design a mirror to illuminate her slides by focussing light from a distant bulb on the instrument.

Which of the following mirrors should Sarah use in the microscope?

Note: The smooth side is the reflecting part of the mirror, and the dotted side is the back.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Joe is making a headlamp for her motorcycle and needs a mirror that will reflect light from the headlamp's bulb in one direction.

Which of the following mirrors should Joe use in the headlamp?

Note: The smooth side is the reflecting part of the mirror, and the dotted side is the back.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Don is in charge of installing mirrors in a hospital hallway at all the corners so that nurses get a wide view of incoming people while moving patients.

Which of the following should Don use as a hallway safety mirror?

Note: The smooth side is the reflecting part of the mirror, and the dotted side is the back.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Rob wants to design a solar furnace that will focus sunlight at one spot to heat water.

Which of the following mirrors should Rob use in the solar furnace?

Note: The smooth side is the reflecting part of the mirror, and the dotted side is the back.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Vehicular side mirror

• CONCAVE

• CONVEX

A mirror that is used in shaving and applying make up

• concave

• convex

A mirror used as surveillance mirrors in groceries and parking spaces

• concave

• convex

Mirrors used for illuminating purposes such as headlights of cars, flashlights, and spotlights.

• concave

• convex

Surveillance mirrors in stores.

• CONCAVE

• CONVEX

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Dentist's mirror

• CONCAVE

• CONVEX