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What type of mirror could be used : (a) as a shaving mirror? (b) as a shop security mirror?

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a) Concave mirrors are used as shaving mirrors because they form an erect and enlarged image when the object is held within the focal length.

b) Since convex mirrors have wider fields of view than other reflective surfaces, such as plane mirrors or concave mirrors, they are commonly used as a shop security mirror.

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