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Question
State the uses of plane mirrors.
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Solution
Uses of a plane mirror:
- Plane mirrors are used to see ourselves. Example, mirrors in a bathroom.
- Plane mirrors are fixed on the inner walls of certain shops ( like jewellery shops) to make them look bigger.
- Plane mirrors are fitted at blind turns of some busy roads so that drivers can see the vehicles coming from the other side and prevent accidents.
- Plane mirrors are used in periscopes.
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