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Which type of mirror is used in the following? Floodlights

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Which type of mirror is used in the following? 

Floodlights

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Concave mirror

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Chapter 11: Reflection of Light - Exercise [Page 127]

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Balbharati Science and Technology [English] Standard 9 Maharashtra State
Chapter 11 Reflection of Light
Exercise | Q 4.2 | Page 127

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