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प्रश्न
State the types of mirrors used for (i) headlights and (ii) rear view mirror, in cars and motorcycles. Give to justify your answer in each case.
उत्तर
Concave mirrors are used for headlights as it gives larger area of magnification for the light. Convex mirrors give a virtual, erect, and diminished image of the objects placed in front of them. They are preferred as a rear-view mirror in vehicles because they give a wider field of view, which allows the driver to see most of the traffic behind him.
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front side of a shining steel spoon?
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All the distances are measured from the .......... of a spherical mirror.
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