Uses and importance of convex mirrors Practice exercise 1

Look at the image below showing a convex mirror placed at a street corner. Why is this type of mirror important for drivers and pedestrians at intersections?  (1 mark)

Look at the image below showing a convex mirror placed at a street corner. Why is this type of mirror important for drivers and pedestrians at intersections?  (1 mark)

Look at the image below showing a convex mirror placed at a street corner. Why is this type of mirror important for drivers and pedestrians at intersections?  (1 mark)

Peter notices that his father’s car has mirrors on both sides, but the left mirror seems to show more of the road than the right one. After learning about convex mirrors in class, explain how they help drivers avoid blind spots.  (1 mark)

Peter notices that his father’s car has mirrors on both sides, but the left mirror seems to show more of the road than the right one. After learning about convex mirrors in class, explain how they help drivers avoid blind spots.  (1 mark)

An apartment in Nairobi has a curved mirror installed on an outside wall. The caretaker says it helps monitor the building’s surroundings. Why is a convex mirror used in this situation?  (1 mark)

An apartment in Nairobi has a curved mirror installed on an outside wall. The caretaker says it helps monitor the building’s surroundings. Why is a convex mirror used in this situation?  (1 mark)

See the image below of a convex mirror installed above an ATM machine.Explain how this mirror helps improve safety for users and bank staff.  (1 mark)

See the image below of a convex mirror installed above an ATM machine.Explain how this mirror helps improve safety for users and bank staff.  (1 mark)

See the image below of a convex mirror installed infront of an ATM machine. Explain how this mirror helps improve safety for users and bank staff.  (1 mark)

A shopkeeper installs a dome-shaped mirror on the ceiling inside his store. He says it helps him watch customers. Using your knowledge of convex mirrors, explain why this type of mirror is helpful.  (1 mark)

A shopkeeper installs a dome-shaped mirror on the ceiling inside his store. He says it helps him watch customers. Using your knowledge of convex mirrors, explain why this type of mirror is helpful.  (1 mark)

A warehouse manager in Eldoret fits convex mirrors at the intersections of storage aisles. Explain why convex mirrors are suitable for this setting and how they support safety. (2 marks)

A warehouse manager in Eldoret fits convex mirrors at the intersections of storage aisles. Explain why convex mirrors are suitable for this setting and how they support safety. (2 marks)

A nurse at Kenyatta National Hospital notices convex mirrors placed at the corners of long corridors. Explain the role of these mirrors in this environment. (1 mark)

A nurse at Kenyatta National Hospital notices convex mirrors placed at the corners of long corridors. Explain the role of these mirrors in this environment. (1 mark)

Look at the image below of a convex mirror mounted on the exterior corner of a commercial building.Explain how this mirror helps people or security staff around the building. (2 marks)

Look at the image below of a convex mirror mounted on the exterior corner of a commercial building.Explain how this mirror helps people or security staff around the building. (2 marks)

Look at the image below of a convex mirror mounted on the exterior corner of a commercial building. Explain how this mirror helps people or security staff around the building. (2 marks)

A petrol station in Eldama Ravine has installed a convex mirror at the exit onto a busy road. Explain how this mirror improves safety and why a flat mirror would not be as effective. (2 marks)

A petrol station in Eldama Ravine has installed a convex mirror at the exit onto a busy road. Explain how this mirror improves safety and why a flat mirror would not be as effective. (2 marks)

A helmet maker in Bungoma adds small convex mirrors to the sides of boda boda helmets. Explain how these mirrors improve safety for the riders. (2 marks)

A helmet maker in Bungoma adds small convex mirrors to the sides of boda boda helmets. Explain how these mirrors improve safety for the riders. (2 marks)