classify each as plane mirror, convex, or concave and briefly explain how the mirror is used to see images.
1) full length bedroom mirror
2) make-up mirror (compact makeup mirror)
3) car rear view mirror
4) dental mirror (used to look in mouth)
5) store security mirror
6) jeweller's mirror
7) car-side view mirror
8) mirror in flashlight
9) shaving mirror
10) surface of a lake
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1) Full length bedroom mirror: This would typically be a plane mirror. A plane mirror has a flat reflective surface. When you stand in front of a full-length bedroom mirror, light reflecting off your body hits the mirror and bounces back, allowing you to see a reflection of yourself.
2) Make-up mirror (compact makeup mirror): A make-up mirror is usually a convex mirror. A convex mirror has a reflective surface that curves outward. The curved surface of the mirror helps to magnify the reflection, making it easier to see small details when applying makeup.
3) Car rear view mirror: The car rear view mirror is a type of mirror called a prismatic mirror. It has a combination of a plane mirror and a convex mirror. The main part of the mirror is a plane mirror, which allows you to see the reflection of what is behind your car. However, the upper part of the mirror has a curve that is slightly convex, which helps to provide a wider field of view and reduces blind spots.
4) Dental mirror: A dental mirror is usually a concave mirror. A concave mirror has a reflective surface that curves inward. The curved surface of the mirror helps to focus light and magnify the image, allowing dentists to see a detailed reflection of the patient's teeth and mouth.
5) Store security mirror: A store security mirror is typically a convex mirror. The curved surface of the mirror allows for a wide-angle view, enabling store owners or security personnel to monitor a larger area and see around corners to prevent shoplifting or monitor activity in the store.
6) Jeweler's mirror: A jeweler's mirror is usually a plane mirror. It has a flat reflective surface that allows jeweler's to see a clear and accurate reflection of jewelry pieces, helping them in their work of examining and inspecting the details of the jewelry.
7) Car side-view mirror: The car side-view mirror is typically a convex mirror. Similar to the car rear view mirror, the convex shape of the mirror allows for a wider field of view, enabling drivers to see objects and vehicles in the blind spots beside and behind their car.
8) Mirror in flashlight: The mirror in a flashlight is typically a plane mirror. It is used to reflect and bounce light from the light source to the front of the flashlight, increasing the brightness and directing the light in a specific direction.
9) Shaving mirror: A shaving mirror is usually a convex mirror. The curved shape of the mirror helps to magnify the reflection, allowing individuals to see a more detailed view of their face, making it easier to shave and groom facial hair.
10) Surface of a lake: The surface of a lake acts as a plane mirror. When light hits the still surface of a lake, it is reflected back, creating a mirror-like image. This is why you can often see the reflection of the surrounding landscape or objects on the surface of the lake.