The 7.5cm Convex Mirror is a high-quality educational mirror ideal for exploring reflection and visual distortion caused by curved surfaces. This outward-bulging mirror reflects light away from a focal point, creating diminished virtual images—perfect for illustrating real-world applications such as vehicle side mirrors. Designed with a silvered back and protective coating, this optically worked mirror is robust and well-suited to repeated classroom handling and investigations.
Educational Benefits:
- Introduces students to the properties and uses of curved mirrors.
- Aids in understanding how image size and orientation change with surface shape.
- Encourages prediction, experimentation, and scientific observation.
- Supports the development of spatial reasoning and optical theory.
Classroom Ideas:
- Investigate how convex mirrors affect perception of distance and object size.
- Create diagrams to trace incident and reflected rays from curved surfaces.
- Conduct comparative studies with concave mirrors and lenses.
- Simulate real-world applications like vehicle mirrors and security optics.
Specifications:
- Mirror type: Convex
- Diameter: 7.5cm
- Focal length: 75mm
- Features: Silvered back, protective coating, optically worked finish














