Give the reason for the following: Concave mirrors are used as shaving mirrors.

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When an object is placed in between the pole and the focus of a concave mirror, a virtual, enlarged, and erect image is formed. A person sits close to the shaving mirror. Therefore, he sees a magnified and erect image of himself behind the mirror which helps him in shaving.

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