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A smooth reflecting surface is bent as shown in the figure. The reflecting surface is facing outward. What kind of mirror is formed?


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Convex
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Concave
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Plane
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Convex
In a concave mirror, the reflecting surface is curved inwards, whereas in a convex mirror, the reflecting surface is bulged out. Here, the sheet has been bent such that the reflecting surface is bulged out. So, it is a convex mirror.

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