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A concave mirror is used to ______ ( converge, diverge) light and a convex mirror is used to _____( diverge or converge )

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Answer:

converge, diverge

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Answer : A concave mirror is used to converge the light and a convex mirror is used to diverge the light.

Explanation :

Convex mirror : In convex mirror, the mirror is coated inside the spherical surface. It is also known as a converging mirror.

The focus lies behind the mirror.

Concave mirrors : In concave mirror, the mirror is coated outside the spherical surface. It is also known as a diverging mirror.

The focus lies infront the mirror.

As per question, a concave mirror is used to converge the light and a convex mirror is used to diverge the light.

Hence, a concave mirror is used to converge the light and a convex mirror is used to diverge the light.

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