Convex mirror | Concave mirror |
1. The spherical mirror which has Reflecting surface bent outward is called convex mirror. | 1. The spherical mirror which has Reflecting surface bent inward is called concave mirror. |
2. The light is diverged by the convex mirror. | 2. The light is converged by the concave mirror. |
3. It is used in vehicles as rear view mirrors | 3. It is used by dentists and ophthalmologists. |
4. A convex mirror always forms virtual, erect, smaller image irrespective of the position of the object. | 4. A concave mirror forms real and virtual images, erect and inverted images smaller, same size and bigger images depending on the position of object in front of it. |