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State the difference between concave mirror and convex mirror.

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  Concave mirror Convex mirror
What are convex and concave mirrors? If the inner side of the spherical mirror is reflecting, it is called a concave mirror. If the outer side of the spherical mirror is reflecting, it is called a convex mirror.
Image Concave mirrors can form inverted and real images and also virtual and erect images. Convex mirrors form virtual and erect images
Size Size can be smaller, larger or of the same size depending on the position of the object. Smaller than the size of the object, always.
Position Depends on the position of the object. Always within the focus, irrespective of the position of the object.
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Chapter 5: Light Energy - Short/long Answer Question [Page 101]

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Selina Concise Physics [English] Class 8 ICSE
Chapter 5 Light Energy
Short/long Answer Question | Q 41 c | Page 101
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