SSC
PHYSICS
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Question
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A reflecting surface is curved outwards. Which of the following mirrors is it likely to be?
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Concave
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Plane
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Convex
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A convex mirror always forms a virtual, erect and diminished image. A convex mirror is a divergent mirror i.e it has wide field of view. Hence, the convex mirror is used as a side-view mirror in vehicles.
Detailed explanation-2: -A convex mirror is a diverging mirror in which the reflective surface bulges towards the light source. They are not used to focus light as they reflect light outwards. The image formed by convex mirrors are smaller than the object but gets larger as they approach the mirror.
Detailed explanation-3: -The examples of convex mirrors are the mirrors used as rear side mirrors of vehicles, optical instruments, calling bell, etc.
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