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state all the possible difference between convex and concave mirrors
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Key Differences Between Convex and Concave Mirror
The difference between convex and concave mirror is explained hereunder:
The type of spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is bulged outwards, in the sense that its face is opposite to the centre of the sphere is known as a convex mirror. A curved mirror whose reflecting surface is bent inwards, i.e. it faces towards the centre of the sphere is called a concave mirror.
The focal point of the convex mirror lies behind the mirror, wheres in the case of concave mirror the focal point lies in front of the mirror.
Convex mirror is also called as a diverging mirror as the light beam arising from the same source will reflect and diverge. As against, a concave mirror is a converging mirror, as when a parallel light beam falls on the mirror, they reflect and converge at a point.
The image formed by a convex mirror is a virtual image, while concave mirror forms a real or virtual image, depending on the position of the object.
Convex mirrors are used as rear-view mirrors in cars, to enable the driver to see the traffic behind him. On the contrary, concave mirrors are used in torches and vehicle headlights.