How high temperature is achieved in solar cooker by the use of mirrors?

Mirrors are used to reflect sunlight on the cooker thus more heat.

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Mirrors absorb more sunlight falling on the cooker thus more heat.

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Mirrors diffuse light in all direction.

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None of these.

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The correct option is A
Mirrors are used to reflect sunlight on the cooker thus more heat.

Solar cookers achieve higher temperature by using mirrors to focus the rays of the sun.

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