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There are two major classification of mirrors which have different behavior of the reflected light beam. The different types of mirrors are:

A

plane and curved.

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B

convex and concave.

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plane and convex.

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plane and concave.

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Solution

The correct option is A plane and curved.
Mirrors are mainly of two types, plane and curved.
when the Reflecting surface of a mirror is Plane, then the mirror is known as plane mirror.
When the reflecting surface of a mirror is curve then mirror is known as curve mirror.
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