Question

A mirror in which the inner hollow surface is the reflecting surface is called a

• A. concave mirror
• B. convex mirror
• C. plane mirror
• D. hollow mirror

Answer 1

The correct option is A

concave mirror

Explanation for the correct answer:

Option A-

1. A concave mirror is a part of spherical mirror whose inner hollow surface is a reflecting surface.

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Option B-

1. Convex Mirror is a curved mirror where the reflective surface bulges out towards the light source.
2. This bulging out surface reflect light outwards and are not used to focus light.

Option C-

1. A plane mirror is a mirror with a flat reflective surface.

Option D-

1. A spherical mirror can be defined as a portion of a hollow sphere whose one side comprises a reflecting surface whereas the other side has been silvered.

Hence, option (A) is the correct option.