Question

Distinguish between convex and concave mirrors.
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Answer 1

Concave Mirror:

1.A concave mirror is a spherical mirror in which the reflecting surface and the center of curvature fall on the same side of the mirror. In other words, if the mirror coating lies outside of the spherical surface, then it is known as a concave mirror.

2.It is also called Converging Mirror.

3.Concave means “hollowed or rounded”.

Convex Mirror:

1.A convex mirror is a spherical mirror in which the reflecting surface and the center of curvature lie on the opposite sides of the mirror. In other words, if the mirror coating lies in the inside of the spherical surface, then it is known as a convex mirror.

2.It is also called Diverging Mirror, Fish eye mirror.

3.Convex means “curved or rounded like the outside of a sphere or circle”.

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Answer 2

QUESTION :-

Distinguish between convex and concave mirrors.

ANSWER :-

Concave mirror :-

✒️ Concave mirror is also known as Converging mirror.

✒️ Concave mirror provides magnified image.

✒️ Concave mirror converges the light beam.

✒️ Concave mirror used for shaving, in large reflecting telescopes, in torches, room heaters etc.

Convex mirror :-

✒️ Convex mirror is also known as diverging mirror.

✒️ Convex mirror provides diminished image.

✒️ Convex mirror diverges the light beam.

✒️ Convex mirror used as back view mirror in cars, trucks and as reflector in street lamps etc.

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