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State the difference between concave mirror and convex mirror.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Concave mirror | Convex mirror | |
| What are convex and concave mirrors? | If the inner side of the spherical mirror is reflecting, it is called a concave mirror. | If the outer side of the spherical mirror is reflecting, it is called a convex mirror. |
| Image | Concave mirrors can form inverted and real images and also virtual and erect images. | Convex mirrors form virtual and erect images |
| Size | Size can be smaller, larger or of the same size depending on the position of the object. | Smaller than the size of the object, always. |
| Position | Depends on the position of the object. | Always within the focus, irrespective of the position of the object. |
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