SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following mirror is used by a dentist to examine a small cavity?
A
Convex mirror
B
Plane mirror
C
Concave mirror
D
Combination of convex and concave mirror
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dentists use concave mirrors to see teeth and other areas in the mouth. This is because a concave mirror forms a virtual, erect and enlarged image when the object is placed within focus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dental X-rays can help your dentist detect oral health issues, like cavities and gum disease, before they worsen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Concave mirror can be used as a dentist’s mirror. It helps the dentist to get the magnified and erect image of the teeth. If an object is placed between the pole and principal focus, concave mirror forms magnified, virtual and erect image.

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