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Uses of Spherical Mirror Based on the Image Formed

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When used for its intended purpose, a make-up mirror causes a person's face to look larger and right-side-up. What kind of mirror is a make-up mirror and where should the person be located relative to the focal point (f) to get the desired image?

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Makeup mirrors are concave mirrors in which the face should be in between mirror and its focal length to form virtual,erect and magnified image.

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