SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Convex mirrors reflect light outwards (diverging light rays) and therefore they are not used to focus light. The image is virtual, erect and smaller in size than the object, but gets larger (maximum upto the size of the object) as the object comes towards the mirror. Such mirrors are also called diverging mirrors.

Detailed explanation-2: -When parallel light rays hit a convex mirror they reflect outwards and travel directly away from an imaginary focal point (F). Each individual ray is still reflecting at the same angle as it hits that small part of the surface.

Detailed explanation-3: -The convex mirror is also referred to as a diverging mirror since the incident light originating from the same point will reflect off the mirror surface and diverge. Thus, after the reflection, the light rays diverge and they will never intersect on the object side of the mirror.

Detailed explanation-4: -A convex mirror or diverging mirror is a curved mirror in which the reflective surface bulges towards the light source. Convex mirrors reflect light outwards, therefore they are not used to focus light.