Question

Tell the uses of concave and convex mirrors​

Answer 1

Required Answer :-

$\large{ \underline{ \bf{\underline{Uses \: of \: concave \: mirrors :-}}}}$

• Concave mirrors of large focal lengths are used as shaving mirrors.

• Concave mirrors are used in devices like solar cookers.

• Concave mirrors are also used as reflectors in headlights of vehicles etc.

$\large{ \underline{ \bf{\underline{Uses \: of \: convex \: mirrors :-}}}}$

• Convex mirrors are used as rear view mirrors in vehicles.

• Convex mirrors are used in buses, so the driver can see the whole bus.

• Convex mirrors are also used as field view mirrors in supermarkets.

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Extra Information:

Some characteristics of concave and convex mirrors :-

$\star$ Concave mirrors :

• In concave mirrors, reflecting surface is curved inwards.

• Image formed is real & inverted except when the object is closer to the mirror.

• Image formed is diminished or enlarged.

$\star$ Convex mirrors :

• In convex mirrors, reflecting surface is curved outwards.

• Image formed is virtual & erect.

• Image formed is diminished.