Question

Name the type of mirror used in the following (a) headlights of a car. (b) side/ rear - view mirror of a vehicle.( c) solar furnace.

Answer 1

in head lights convex lens

in side and rear view convex mirror

in solar furnace it's concave mirror

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) Headlights of a car- concave mirror to give parallel beam of light after reflection from concave mirror.

(b) Side/rear-view mirror of vehicle- convex mirror as it forms virtual erect and diminished image to give wider view field.

(c) Solar furnace- concave mirror to concentrate sunlight to produce heat in solar furnace.