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what is the difference between reflector and reflecting mirror and mirror? Hello everyone, could you help me with the difference in mechanical field? I am looking for a word to describe something which can reflect light, a kind of mirror, so I find reflector and reflecting mirror and mirror, but I want to know the difference among them. Thank you.
17. Okt. 2011 00:34
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A reflector is any object that has the ability to "bounce" light back at an observer. Or said differently, it is anything that causes light to be magnified. The most common reflectors are found on bicycles, cars and roadways. A mirror is a surface which reflects enough light back that objects are clearly visible in them, such as personal grooming mirrors. While "reflecting mirror" is not a common term, I believe you are talking about highly polished and engineered mirrors that are used in long range telescopes as well as satellites. These mirrors have much greater reflective ability than ordinary mirrors and far greater cost. They can also be engineered to specifically reflect light other than visible light, such as ultra-violet or infra-red light, for scientific purposes.
17. Oktober 2011
A reflector is not a mirror, it's a little plastic thing that is often put on streets or on bikes that reflect light. These are reflectors: http://www.toolsandleisure.co.uk/ekmps/shops/toolsandleisure/images/stick_on_reflectors_%28600_x_345%29.jpg We would never say "reflecting mirror" it sounds strange. I hope this helps! :)
17. Oktober 2011
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