10th Class Science Solved Paper - Science-2015 Outside Delhi Set-I

If the image formed by a mirror for all positions of the object placed in front of it is always erect and diminished, what type of mirror is it? Draw a ray diagram to justify your answer. Where and why do we generally use this type of mirror?

Answer:

The image formed by a convex mirror for all positions of the object placed in front of it is always erect and diminished.

Uses of convex mirror:

Convex mirrors are used as rear-view mirrors in vehicles and as shop security mirrors in malls and airports because the image formed in these mirrors is much smaller than the object due to which a convex mirror gives a wide field of view.

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10th Class Science Solved Paper - Science-2015 Outside Delhi Set-I

question_answer If the image formed by a mirror for all positions of the object placed in front of it is always erect and diminished, what type of mirror is it? Draw a ray diagram to justify your answer. Where and why do we generally use this type of mirror?

If the image formed by a mirror for all positions of the object placed in front of it is always erect and diminished, what type of mirror is it? Draw a ray diagram to justify your answer. Where and why do we generally use this type of mirror?