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Question
In which equipment/s do you find ___________________
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Solution
(i) Concave mirror is found in torches, headlights, flood lights, solar devices,dentist's mirror.
(ii) Convex lens is used in simple microscope, compound microscope, telescopes, optical instruments and spectacles.
(iii) Reflecting mirrors are used in projector lamps, telescopes.
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