difference between concave and convex mirror
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Spherical mirrors whose inner side is reflecting are called concave mirrors. Spherical mirrors whose outer side is reflecting are called convex mirrors. It's focus and centre of curvature lies behind the mirror.
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- Spherical mirrors whose inner side is reflecting are called concave mirrors.
- It's focus and centre of curvature lies in front of the motor.
- It is also called a converging mirror.
- The image formed by a concave mirror can be both virtual and erect, depending upon the position of an object.
- The magnification produced by a concave mirror can be less than, equal to or greater than 1.
- These are used in the headlights of a car.
- Spherical mirrors whose outer side is reflecting are called convex mirrors.
- It's focus and centre of curvature lies behind the mirror.
- It is also called a diverging lens.
- Image formed by a convex mirror is always virtual.
- The magnification produced by a concave mirror can be less than 1.
- These are used as rear view mirrors in a car.
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