Question
State one practical use convex mirror, concave mirror, convex lens and concave lens.

Answer

  • ​​​​Use of convex mirrow: As rear-view mirror in vehicles.

  • Use of concave mirrow: As shaving mirrors.

  • Use of convex lens: For making simple camera.

  • Use of concave: As eye-lens in Galilean telescope.

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