Question

What is the difference between concave and convex mirrors? Choose the correct statement ?

• A. Convex mirror is curved outwards and concave mirror is curved inwards
• B. Focal point is in front of convex mirror and for a concave mirror, it is behind
• C. Centre of curvature is in front of convex mirror and for a concave mirror, it is behind
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A Convex mirror is curved outwards and concave mirror is curved inwards

Part of the hollow glass sphere is cut and coated outward and inwards respectively to form concave and convex mirrors.