Uses of Concave Mirror:
- As reflector in electric torch, head lights of vehicle, search light, etc. The source of light is put at the focus of the reflector, which produces a strong parallel beam of light, which helps in clear visibility.
- As
shaving mirror to produce larger image of face to facilitate better
viewing during shaving.
- Concave mirror is used by dentists to see larger image of teeth of the patient. When a tooth is placed between focus and pole, the concave mirror produces a magnified image of the tooth.
- As reflector in solar furnace. By using concave mirror in solar furnace the concentrated rays of sunlight is obtained at focus which produces enormous amount of heat because of concentration.
Uses of Convex Mirror:
- Convex
mirror is used in rear view mirror of vehicles; so that the driver can see
the traffic coming from behind. The field of view is widest in case of a
convex mirror, which enables it to show a wider area from behind.
- Convex
mirror is used on hairpin bends on the road; so that the driver can see
the traffic approaching from another side of the bend.
- Convex mirror is for making sunglasses. The convex
mirror reflects the sunlight away from the person’s eye wearing the sun-glass.
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