Question

The reflectors of torches, headlights of cars and scooters use a mirror to converge the light. Name the mirror used for this purpose:

• A. Concave mirror
  
• B. Rear-view mirror
• C. Plane mirror
  
• D. Convex mirror
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A Concave mirror

• If the light gets reflected from the inner part of the curved mirror, then it is known as the concave mirror or a converging mirror.
• This happens because the outer part of the curved glass is silvered hence making the light reflect from the inner surface.
• The rays incident on a concave mirror tend to converge inside after reflection.
• The reflectors of torches, headlights of cars and scooters are concave mirrors.
• These concave mirrors allow the light to spread up to a long distance.