Name the type of mirror used in a solar furnace so that high temperature can be achieved by this device. (Concave, Convex)

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A concave mirror is used in the design of solar furnaces because they converge the parallel sun rays at a point. This helps to increase the temperature of the furnace. Temperature can reach upto 3500 $^{o} C$ .

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