Concave mirrors are used by dentists.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Concave mirror: Convex mirror is a type of spherical mirror in which the reflective surface is curved inwards.
Dentists and ENT doctors use a small convex mirror to focus the light on the body part which is to be examined.
A concave mirror also forms a virtual, erect, and enlarged image of an object if it is placed between the mirror and the focus of the mirror.
Hence the given statement is true.

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Dentists use concave mirrors for examining teeth. When the mirror is placed close to teeth, the image formed is:

Consider the following statements:

I) Dentists use convex mirrors.

II) Automobiles use concave mirrors as the rear view mirrors.

III) In a convex mirror, the reflecting surface is bulging out.

IV) In a concave mirror, the reflecting surface is bulging in.

Choose the correct option.

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