why concave mirror reflect in same side whereas convex mirror reflect in opposite side ?

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Concave mirror reflect in same side whereas convex mirror reflect in opposite side because concave mirror is converging mirror and it reflects the light inwards towards the focal point while the convex mirror reflects it away from the focal point so it seems that reflected rays meet at the back of the mirror.

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Consider the following statements:

I) Dentists use convex mirrors.

II) Automobiles use concave mirrors as the rear view mirrors.

III) In a convex mirror, the reflecting surface is bulging out.

IV) In a concave mirror, the reflecting surface is bulging in.

Choose the correct option.

Fill in the following blanks with suitable words :

(a) Parallel rays of light are reflected by a concave mirror to a point called the ___.

(b) The focal length of a concave mirror is the distance from the ___ to the mirror.

(d) For a convex mirror, parallel rays of light appear to diverge from a point called the___.

_________	The tooth's	Enlarged image
_________	Rear side of the vehicle	Erect image

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