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Uses of Convex & Concave Mirrors
by Christy Flora
Curved, or spherical, mirrors are also known as concave and convex mirrors. Calculations about the images formed by these lenses are based on the assumption that the curved section of the mirror was sliced off of a sphere. Concave mirrors are mirrors that curve inward in the middle, forming a cave-like hollow in the center of the mirror. Convex mirrors are mirrors that curve outward in the middle, forming a bubble-like curvature at the center of the mirror. There are many uses for concave and convex mirrors, mostly in the areas of science and safety.
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Decorating With Mirrors That Cover The Whole Wall
by Linda Johnson
One of the most interesting and dramatic decorative arrangements you can make is a wall of mirrors. Big mirrors, little mirrors, round mirrors, rectangle mirrors. Mirrors with ornate baroque frames. Mirrors with no frames at all. The old mirrored panel wall is a dated look, but a wall covered in separate mirrors is an exciting look. Now, how will you design your mirror arrangement to make it pleasing to the eye?
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How to install a mirror using mastic
by Brad Merritt
A mirror is a basic necessity in almost any home. Mirrors are found in our bathroom, bedroom, and hallways. Mirrors help to add space, light, and decorative environment to a room. Here is how you install a large mirror using mirror mastic (glue).
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How to Restore Antique Mirrors
by Karen Booth
When buying antique mirrors, it's important to simply use the mirrors, as it is not environmentally safe to restore mirrors anymore. Learn about the pollution aspect of restoring antique mirrors with help from an antique furniture dealer in this free video on antique mirrors.
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How to Make a True Mirror
by lootcorp
A true mirror, also known as a non-reversing mirror, does not display images backwards as traditional mirrors do. A true mirror can be made by joining two mirrors together at a right angle.
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What Is the Origin of Mirrors?
by John B. Higgins
Mirrors have a long and winding history, from natural mirrors to metals and finally to glass.
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Gluing a Homemade Hand Mirror
by Karen Weisman
Glue the actual mirror onto an artistic hand mirror frame. Learn about gluing together a decoupage hand mirror in this free crafting video.
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Adjusting Motorcycle Mirrors
by Deborah Nelson
Unlike a car, a motorcycle does not have a straight rearview mirror. Side mirrors must be used instead. Proper adjustment of these mirrors is an important safety factor.
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Bathroom Cleaning: Mirror
by Lucy Doezie
The bathroom mirror is cleaned with a glass cleaner that can sit and soak on the mirror for a few minutes. Clean a bathroom mirror with tips from an experienced housekeeper in this free video on housecleaning.
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How to Calculate Focal Length of Convex Mirror
by Soren Bagley
A convex mirror is a mirror that is curved so that the middle of the mirror bulges outward. The focal length of a mirror is the distance between the mirror's vertex and the focal point of the mirror. Calculating the focal length of a mirror is useful because this information can be used to determine other aspects of the mirror's reflection as well, such as the size and distance of the object being reflected.
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