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How can you distinguish between a convex mirror and a concave mirror? Explain.
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You can distinguish between a concave mirror and a convex mirror without touching them. When you look into these mirrors by bringing your face close to each mirror, they will produce an image of your face of different types.
A concave mirror will produce a magnified image of your face.
A convex mirror will produce a Diminished image of your face.

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Chapter 6: Light - Exercise [Page 261]

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Frank Physics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Light
Exercise | Q 28 | Page 261

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