Question

Name the type of mirror used in a solar furnace. How is high temperature achieved by this device?​

Answer 1

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concave mirror

Answer 2

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A concave mirror is used in the design of solar furnaces because they converge the parallel sun rays at a point. This helps to increase the temperature of the furnace. Temperature can reach upto 3500oC.