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Question
Give two uses of concave mirrors. Explain why you would choose concave mirrors for these uses.
Solution
Two uses of concave mirrors are:
- Shaving mirrors
- By dentists, to see the teeth of patients
The reason being, an enlarged image of an object is seen when it is held within the focus of a concave mirror.
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