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Why is the back of a mirror silvered?
Asked by akankshyasahu | 03 Mar, 2010, 07:14: PM
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Dear student,

Silvering is the chemical process of coating glass with a reflective substance.mirrors are back silvered, since this protects the fragile reflective layer from corrosion, scratches, and other damage. However, precision optical surfaces normally need the reflective material on the front surface of the glass to avoid introducing optical
abberations.

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