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The shiny outer surface of a hollow sphere of aluminium of radius 50 cm is to be used as a mirror. Which type of spherical mirror will it provide?

Important Questions on Reflection of Light

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10th CBSE
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The shiny outer surface of a hollow sphere of aluminium of radius 50 cm is to be used as a mirror. State whether this spherical mirror will diverge or converge light rays.  
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What is the advantage of using a convex mirror as a rear-view mirror in vehicles as compared to a plane mirror? Illustrate your answer with the help of labelled diagrams.
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Give two uses of a convex mirror. Explain why you would choose convex mirror for these uses.
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What would your image look like if you stood close to a large convex mirror?
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What would your image look like if you stood close to a large concave mirror?
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Which of the following are concave mirrors and which convex mirrors?

Shaving mirror, Car headlight mirror, Searchlight mirror, Driving mirror, Dentist’s inspection mirror, Torch mirror, Staircase mirror in a double-decker bus, Make-up mirror, Solar furnace mirror, Satellite TV dish, Shop security mirror.

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How will you distinguish between a plane mirror, a concave mirror and a convex mirror without touching them?
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If a driver has one convex and one plane rear-view mirror, how would the images in each mirror appear different?