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Question
Give two uses of concave mirror.
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Solution
Two uses of concave mirror are:
(a) Concave mirror is used as A Reflector in head lights of cars and in search light. The source of light (bulb) is placed at the principal focus and the reflector forms parallel beam of light.
(b) For doctors to examine throat, ear, nose, and eyes, light is focused on the help of a concave mirror.
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