Question

Explain why are concave and convex mirrors called spherical mirrors.

Answer 1

Answer:

The reflecting surfaces of concave and convex mirrors are considered to form a part of a hollow sphere. :Their reflecting surface is not a plane surface. Concave and convex mirrors are called spherical mirror because their reflecting surfaces are the parts of hollow sphere of glass

Answer 2

Answer:

Concave and convex mirrors are called spherical mirror because their reflecting surfaces are the parts of hollow sphere of glass.