Question
As shown in the figure, three different reflected rays are obtained from three different mirrors. Carefully study the given diagrams and answer the following questions :
(1) Which one of the given mirrors is convex?
(2) Which of the mirrors will (i) reflect light as a parallel beam of light (ii) converge the parallel beam when a parallel beam of light is incident on it?
(3) Which one of the given mirrors will always produce an image equal in size to that of the object?
(4) Which mirror will form an image smaller than object size?
(5) Which mirror will form an image smaller or bigger than the object depending on the object distance?
(6) Which mirror is used (i) in a dressing table, (ii) as a rear-view mirror in vehicles (iii) by a dentist?