Question

What kind of mirror-concave, convex or plane would be suited for use in a solar cooker? Why?

Answer 1

Solar cooker

1. A solar cooker uses the sun's radiant light and heat to cook food.
2. The solar cooker's rectangular wooden box is insulated from the inside with some insulating material.
3. The insulating substance prevents heat from escaping through any mechanism of heat transmission.

Mirror used in the solar cooker

1. A plane mirror uses in the solar cooker to collect the sun's rays.
2. A planar mirror reflects sunlight, enhancing the intensity of the sun's radiation.
3. The sun rays are collected by adjusting the plane mirror angle.
4. It can reflect the sunlight on whole utensils placed inside the cooker.

Hence, the plane mirror would be suited for use in a solar cooker.