Question

Observe your image in the mirror in your house,in the rear view mirror of a vehicle,and a shaving mirror.Are there any differences in the images formed by these three mirrors?Record your observations.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(1) Convex mirror is used as rear view mirrors

Reasons : (a) It forms an erect image of an object, hence objects become easily identified

(b) It forms a diminished image of object-thus increases the field of vision.

(2) Concave mirror are used as shaving mirrors

Reason : When the face is held with in the focus of a concave mirror, then an enlarged image of the face is seen in the concave mirror. This helps in making a smooth shave

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