CLASS 10 : CHAPTER 9 : LIGHT : Reflection and Refraction
CLASS 10 SCIENCE LIGHT : Reflection and Refraction 88. Name the type of mirror used in the following situations. (a) Headlights of a car. (b) Side/rear-view mirror of a vehicle. (c) Solar furnace. Support your answer with reason. Ans. (a) Headlights of a car: Concave Mirror Reason: When a light bulb is placed at the principal focus of a concave mirror, the mirror reflects the light outward to produce a powerful, parallel beam of light. This allows the driver to see clearly over long distances in the dark. (b) Side/rear-view mirror of a vehicle: Convex Mirror Reason: A convex mirror curves outwards, giving it a much wider field of view. It allows the driver to see a large area of the traffic behind them. Additionally, it always forms virtual, erect, and diminished (smaller) images, helping drivers easily judge the distance of approaching vehicles. (c) Solar furnace: Concave Mirror Reason: A concave mirror is a converging mirror. It focuses all the parall...