Are there any mirrors that work in opposite ways?

Are there any mirrors that work in opposite ways?

Photo: Two kinds of mirrors that work in opposite ways. 1) A shaving mirror is a converging (concave) mirror. 2) A spoon is a very imperfect diverging (convex) mirror. All the scratches in its surface mean it reflects less perfectly than a mirror but better than most random pieces of metal.

How does a convex mirror work in a shaving mirror?

Shaving mirrors work like this. In a mirror that bulges outward at the center (a diverging mirror or convex mirror ), the opposite happens. Light rays seem to come from behind the mirror and reflections will appear smaller and further away than they would in a plane mirror.

What kind of surface does a mirror need to work?

At home or in space, mirrors must have completely smooth surfaces to make undistorted images. Making space mirrors involves particularly laborious and elaborate polishing, as this great photo of the Hubble Space Telescope’s mirror being polished shows you very clearly.

How does the conservation of energy work in a mirror?

Either way, the conservation of energy is at work: there is just as much energy around before light hits something as afterward, though some of the light may be converted into other forms. Artwork: How a mirror works: silver atoms inside catch and reflect light beams.

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How does a fitness mirror work at home?

Here’s how fitness mirrors work: you set up what looks like a regular full-length mirror in your home, leaving enough room to move freely. You then turn on the mirror to access a fitness trainer (usually live-broadcasted, sometimes recorded).

What happens when a ball hits a mirror?

A metal and glass mirror is the wall and the balls are the beams of light hitting our eyes. The same effect is happening when ripples hit a pond – the surface is no longer flat, the light is no longer bouncing straight back, and you can no longer see your face when you peer into it.

Can a virtual mirror be used as a dressing mirror?

While your haircut, hair color, and makeup choices are important for your overall look, SenseMi expanded the makeover capabilities to create a virtual dressing mirror, too.