What are the different types of mirrors?

Types of Mirrors

1. Plane Mirrors

• Reflect rays of light parallel to the mirror's surface.
• Produce virtual, upright, and diminished images.
• Used in shaving, makeup, and rear-view mirrors.

2. Spherical Mirrors

• Reflect rays of light in a spherical pattern.
• Produce real, inverted, and diminished images.
• Found in telescopes, contact lenses, and makeup mirrors.

3. Convex Mirrors

• Curve inward, causing rays of light to converge at a focal point.
• Produce real, upright, and magnified images.
• Used in magnifying glasses, shaving mirrors, and telescopes.

4. Concave Mirrors

• Curve outward, causing rays of light to diverge at a focal point.
• Produce virtual, upright, and diminished images.
• Found in rear-view mirrors, shaving mirrors, and telescopes.

5. Curved Mirrors

• Have a curved surface that reflects light rays differently.
• Can produce real, virtual, and upright images.
• Used in makeup mirrors, shaving mirrors, and telescopes.

6. Prismatic Mirrors

• Have different refractive indices for different wavelengths of light.
• Can be used to filter or reflect light.
• Found in sunglasses, contact lenses, and optical instruments.

7. Mirrored Surfaces

• Have a reflective coating on one side.
• Can be used to enhance the appearance of a surface or to create a decorative effect.
• Found in vanity mirrors, makeup mirrors, and decorative objects.