Subjective Type

Name the type of mirror used in the following situations. Headlights of a car Side/rear - mirror of a vehicle Solar furnace Support your answer with reason

Solution

Headlights of a car - concave mirror - Because bulb lies in the focal point of the mirror by using concave mirror light rays travel parallel and reach maximum distance

Rear - mirror of a vehicle- convex mirror - Because convex mirror diminishes the image and can cover much more area than any other mirror

Solar furnace - concave mirror - Concave mirror concentrates sun rays to a point that increases energy at the focal point.

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Optics

Name the type of mirror used in the following situations: a) Headlights of car b) Solar furnaces

Optics

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