Question

Give one use each of a concave and a convex mirror??

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Answer 1

uses of concave mirror

1. Shaving mirror to see larger image of the face and dentist mirror.
2. In torches and in head lights of vehicles.
3. As a reflecting mirror for projector lamps.
4. Large concave mirrors are used to concentrate sunlight to produce heat in solar furnaces.

Uses of convex mirror

1. Used as a rear view ( wing ) mirrors in vehicles.
2. These mirror are fitted on the side of the vehicles, enabling the driver to see traffic behind him to facilitate safe driving.

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Explanation:

Convex mirror: These are preferred because they always give an errect , though diminished, image . Alos they have a wider field of view as they are curved outwards. Thus convex mirrors enable the driver to view much large area than would be possible with the plane mirror.

concave mirror: Concave mirrors are curved inwards.

Answer 2

Answer:

CONCAVE LENS

I. Concave lens always forms a virtual image.

ii. Image is always diminished in size.

CONVEX LENS

I. Convex lens can form both real and virtual images.

ii. It can formed magnified images.