Funny Mirror Model
Product Code : SCL-LAO-11097
Quick answer: The Funny Mirror Model is a curved-mirror teaching aid that makes an observer's face or an object look enlarged, compressed, stretched, inverted or distorted, like a fun-fair mirror. It helps explain how concave and convex surfaces change image size and shape, and it needs no electrical connection. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for schools, colleges and universities.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Curved-mirror demonstration model |
| Images shown | Enlarged, compressed, stretched, inverted or distorted |
| Topics | Reflection from curved surfaces, concave and convex mirror effects, field of view |
| Power | None; no electrical connection needed |
How the model is used in teaching
A distorting mirror is curved in different ways in different places. Where the surface is concave (curving inwards) and the observer stands inside the focal length, the image is enlarged; where it is convex (bulging outwards), the image is diminished and the field of view widens. Curving along only one axis stretches or squeezes the image in that direction, which is why a face can look tall and thin in one part of the mirror and short and wide in another.
Moving away from a concave region, past its focal point, makes the image flip upside down. Students can compare each effect with a ray diagram, linking an amusing observation to the mirror formula 1/f = 1/v + 1/u.
- Place the model on a stable, clean table.
- Ask a student to stand in front of it and describe the image.
- Have the observer move slowly closer and farther away and note when the image becomes larger, smaller, stretched or inverted.
- Sketch the matching ray diagram for a concave or convex surface and compare it with what was seen.
Key features
- Shows enlarged, compressed, stretched, inverted and distorted images in one model.
- Links everyday fun-fair effects to concave and convex mirror theory.
- No electrical connection or complex set-up needed.
- Suited to teacher demonstrations and supervised student use.
- Reusable in physics labs, science clubs and activity sessions.
Documentation and supply
Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the funny mirror model at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to schools, colleges and universities in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the funny mirror model demonstrate?
It shows how curved reflecting surfaces change the size and shape of an image, producing enlarged, compressed, stretched, inverted or distorted reflections.
Why does the image turn upside down in a funny mirror?
In a concave region, an object farther away than the focal point forms a real, inverted image; closer than the focal point, the image is upright and enlarged.
What is the price of the funny mirror model?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the funny mirror model to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code SCL-LAO-11097 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the funny mirror model?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the funny mirror model at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code SCL-LAO-11097.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code SCL-LAO-11097 and the quantity, or add the funny mirror model to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
