Question

Distinguish between:

Convex mirror and Concave mirror

Answer 1

Convex mirror	Concave mirror
(i) In a convex mirror, the reflecting surface is on the outer side.	(i) In a concave mirror, the reflecting surface is on the inner side.
(ii) It is called a diverging mirror.	(ii) It is called a converging mirror.
(iii) The focus of a convex mirror is virtual.	(iii) The focus of a concave mirror is real.
(iv) It can form only a virtual image.	(iv) It can form a real as well as a virtual image.
(v) It can form only a diminished image.	(v) It can form an enlarged, diminished as well as the same size image.