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Mirrors and lenses both reflect light. The only difference is that a lens creates a real image on the opposite side of the object whereas a mirror creates a real image on the same side as the object.
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Why is a concave mirror used in microscopes instead of convex lenses?
To focus AND reflect light through the specimen slide to the lenses.
How are concave and convex lenses similar?
their both lenses, and you can see through them. They also have curves.
What are the types of lenses and mirrors?
1. plain mirror2. concave mirror 4. concave lens3.convex mirror 5.convex lens
What part reflects the microscope light?
Mirror - It is used to reflect light through the object and lenses of the eye.
Which term best describes what happens when light interacts with a mirror?
Mirrors reflect light, lenses dont
What are the parts of the periscope?
The periscope has several parts: the ocular lenses, the mirror or prism, inversion/reversion prisms, relay lenses, another mirror or prism, and objective lenses.
How are mirror lenses classified?
by shape
What statement describes a function of the Beam Detect mirror?
beam detector mirror have a 100 lenses
Why is a concave mirror used in microscopes instead of convex lenses?
To focus AND reflect light through the specimen slide to the lenses.
What are two uses for a convex lens?
Concave lenses are used in glasses for people who are near-sighted. Convex lenses are used in glasses for people who are far-sighted.
How are concave and convex lenses similar?
their both lenses, and you can see through them. They also have curves.
What is in a Ophthalmoscope?
It consists of a small light, a mirror, and lenses of differing powers that magnify
What is the type of camera lens which enlarges distant images?
Camera lenses that enlarge distant images are normally known as long focus lenses or telephoto lenses. A few specialist lenses use mirrors as well as glass and are frequently referred to as mirror lenses.
What type of telescope uses lenses or mirror to gather and focus energy?
the reflecting telescope uses mirrors and lenses. The refracting telescope does not include the mirrors.
What is the difference between mirror and lenses?
Light passes through a lens, typically being bent by refraction. Light reflects off a mirror.
What are the types of lenses and mirrors?
1. plain mirror2. concave mirror 4. concave lens3.convex mirror 5.convex lens
How do you remove and install door mirror - 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage?
To remove and install a door mirror on a 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, the door panel needs to be removed on the inside of the door. First remove any light lenses in the door, then unfasten the clips holding the door panel on. Then remove the mounting bolt for the mirror. Put in a new mirror, replace the door panel and the light lenses.
