Question

Assertion (A) :Dentists use concave mirrors to observe the magnified images

of the patient’s teeth.

Reason ( R ): A concave mirror produces a real and magnified image of the

object placed between its pole and focus.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Assertion is correct but reason is wrong.

Explanation:

If we place the object between the pole and focus of a concave mirror, it will produce virtual, erect and magnified image.

Answer 2

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Assertion:

The statement in Assertion is true✓ because Dentists use concave mirrors while checking a Patient's teeth. It is because the image seen in the mirror is erect and magnified which helps them in having a better view with the issue in our teeths.

Reason:

Concave mirror forms a virtual, erect and magnified image when the object is placed between its pole and focus. But as per the statement, Concave mirrors produces real images, which is false×. The image formation by light rays is in the attachment.

Hence, The Assertion is true and reason is false.