A spherical mirror is that mirror whose reflecting surface is the part of a hollow sphere of glass. Spherical mirrors are of two types: concave mirror and convex mirror. In a concave mirror reflection ...

QUESTION: Why does a car's passenger-side mirror show objects to be farther away than they are, while the driver's side has a "regular" mirror? ANSWER: Good question, Margaret. Your passenger-side ...

If you've ever driven a car or closely observed someone else driving, you know how important the side mirrors are. They give the driver a clear view of what's behind on either side, which helps in ...

Funhouse mirrors help us learn about light and reflection. Mirrors are used for more than checking your face in the morning. Scientists have lots of uses for mirrors. Find out more about the different ...