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Name the type of mirror used in the following situation: Solar furnace Support your answer with reason.

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Name the type of mirror used in the following situation:

Solar furnace

Support your answer with reason.

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Solution

Concave Mirror: This is because for solar furnaces, we use a concave mirror. Light from the sun, on reflection from the mirror, is concentrated at the focus of the mirror, producing heat.

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Chapter 9: Light – Reflection and Refraction - EXERCISE [Page 160]

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NCERT Science [English] Class 10
Chapter 9 Light – Reflection and Refraction
EXERCISE | Q 8. (c) | Page 160
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