What kind of mirror-concave, convex or plain- would be best suited for use in a solar cooker?why?

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A concave mirror is best suited for use in a solar cooker. This is due to the reason that a concave mirror reflects and concentrates solar energy from over a large area into a small area and produce high temperature. Such a mirror is called a solar concentrator.

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