Answer to Question #294947 in Optics for Chemistry

Question

You may have noticed a small convex mirror next to your bank’s ATM. Why is this mirror

convex, as opposed to flat or con- cave? What considerations determine its radius of curvature?

Answer 1

Solution:

Convex mirror in bank atm centers, monitor the customer, so that they can see what's going on behind them and feel free in getting their cash.

This mirror eliminates blind spots and helps to scan airless and protect assets where unguarded areas is essential.

The Radius of curvature is,

  

R=2F

  

Here, F is the Focal length.

The mirror bulge outward pending a wide angle.