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A convex mirror always forms a:
Avirtual, diminished image
Breal, magnified image
Creal, inverted image
Dno image at all
CBSEClass 8 (CBSE)ScienceCh 10 · Topic 1
Reflection by Mirrors
Learning how plane and curved mirrors reflect light differently.
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A concave mirror is used in torches, headlights, and shaving/makeup mirrors, since it can focus light into a beam or magnify a close-up view. A convex mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles and in shops for security, because its wider field of view (though images appear smaller) allows a driver or shopkeeper to see a larger area behind or around them, improving safety and awareness.
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• Concave mirror: can form real, inverted (far object) or virtual, magnified (close object) images.
• Convex mirror: always forms a virtual, diminished, upright image, regardless of distance.
• Concave mirrors used in torches, headlights, shaving mirrors.
• Convex mirrors used as vehicle rear-view mirrors and shop security mirrors for a wider field of view.