Question

Name the two types of spherical mirrors. What type of mirror is represented by the : (a) back side of a shining steel spoon ? (b) front side of a shining steel spoon ?

Answer 1

There are two types of spherical mirrors:

• Concave mirrors
• Convex mirrors

The back side of a shining steel spoon represents a convex mirror as it is bulging outwards. While the front side of a shining steel spoon represents a concave mirror as it is bulging inwards.