Question

difference between sperical mirror and lens.​

Answer 1

Difference Between Mirror and Lens

MIRROR

• This works on the principle of reflection.
• These are manufactured using materials other than glass or clear plastic.
• An ideal mirror reflects 100% of light.
• The uses of mirror can be seen in houses, automobiles, solar appliances, etc
• There are two types: concave and convex.
• Plane mirrors do not have a focal point.

LENS

• This works on the principle of refraction.
• These are manufactured using materials made up of glass or clear plastic.
• An ideal lens refracts 100% of light.
• The uses of lenses can be seen in astronomy and scientific industries, medical and research purposes, etc.
• There are of six types of lenses.
• It has two focal points for each kind of lens.