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

Plane

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Concave

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Convex

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C 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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