Mammoth Memory

Convex mirrors and centre of curvature

If you could extend the curvature of a convex mirror you would see that it would be a segment of a larger circle.

Remember that a convex mirror can be extended so that it forms a circle

This is useful to visualise because this image will help you remember that a convex mirror has a "centre of curvature".

How to remember that a convex mirror has a centre of curvature

NOTE: The centre of curvature is behind the mirror.

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