why can't convex mirrors can reflect rays of light beams as very powerful light rays.

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Hi Ram!

The convex mirror is a diverging mirror. That is, light rays falling on a convex mirror appear to move away from the focus of the mirror. As the light rays are travelling diverged, they are less powerful.
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