Actually it is a convex mirror, it bulges out in the center. This increases the field of view from a normal flat mirror so that you can see more area from side to side. So that you can see to the rear and to the side into the blind spot.
concave is shaped like the inside of a bowl. Convex is shaped like the outside of a bowl or dome.
The hint is to think "cave" inside a cave or bowl so conCAVE
Concave mirrors are used as the primary mirror in Newtonian and Dobsonian telescopes for astronomy observations. Concave mirrors are also used in mirror lenses for cameras.
Doctors use concave mirrors to examine areas of the body, motorcars use plane mirrors for rearview mirrors, and a solar cooker uses a concave mirror to focus sunlight and generate heat for cooking.
For laser construction...
concave mirrors, and curved mirrors
ENT doctors use a mirror called a "laryngeal mirror" to examine the throat, vocal cords, and other areas of the larynx. This mirror is specifically designed to provide a clear view of these areas during examinations or procedures. So, if you ever need a throat check-up, just remember, it's all about that laryngeal mirror, honey.
They are not mirrors they are called lenses so we can see through them
The plane side of the mirror is used to reflect light into the microscope for illumination of the specimen. The concave side is used to focus the light onto the specimen to provide a concentrated and even illumination.
Concave mirrors are used in reflecting telescopes to gather and focus light, while convex mirrors are used in security mirrors and wide-angle mirrors to increase visibility. Both types of mirrors are also used in vehicle rearview mirrors and makeup mirrors.
Concave mirrors are used in makeup mirrors, headlights of cars, reflecting telescopes, and solar concentrators. They can focus light to produce real or virtual images depending on the object's position relative to the mirror.
Vectometers typically use concave mirrors to reflect light and produce virtual images. These mirrors are designed to focus the light onto the viewing screen, allowing for accurate measurements to be taken.
Concave mirrors are used in solar cookers to focus sunlight onto a specific cooking area, increasing the intensity of the sunlight and maximizing heat transfer. Plane mirrors are used to direct sunlight towards the concave mirror, ensuring efficient collection and reflection of sunlight onto the cooking surface. Together, the concave and plane mirrors help in harnessing solar energy for cooking.
For what prupose? If it is for a shaving mirror then concave mirror would produce a magnified image which would be helpful for clean shaving.