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convex mirror

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convex mirror

Curved mirror that reflects light from its outer surface, the curve being outward. Rays of light are caused to diverge outward on reflection. It forms a reduced, upright, virtual image. Convex mirrors give a wide field of view and are therefore particularly suitable for car wing mirrors and surveillance purposes in shops.



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Hester looked by way of humouring the child; and she saw that, owing to the peculiar effect of this convex mirror, the scarlet letter was represented in exaggerated and gigantic proportions, so as to be greatly the most prominent feature of her appearance.
The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
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