what is usage of spherical mirrors?

2007-04-02 04:17:09 · 1 answers · asked by cameron_hedayati 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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They were once popular as lawn ornaments. A mirror shaped as part of a sphere is often used at blind spots on roads, giving at least some visibility to traffic around the corner. Parabolic mirrors are used as solar collectors and telescope elements.

2007-04-02 10:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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