Question

Name the type of mirror used in the following situations: 

(i) Rear view mirror in vehicles 

(ii) Solar furnace 

(iii) Torch 

(iv) Solar cooker 

(v) To get the full length image of tall building.

Answer 1

(i) Rear view mirror in vehicles – convex mirror as it gives virtual image, diminished and cover the wider view. 

(ii) Solar furnace – concave mirror to concentrate all parallel beam of light. 

(iii) Torch – concave mirror is used to reflect light rays as parallel beam. 

(iv) Solar cooker – concave mirror is used to concentrate the heat rays at a point. 

(v) Convex mirror is used to view a full length tall building.