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Which mirror is used as a street light reflector?


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Convex mirror

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Concave mirror

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Plane mirror

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Parabolic mirror

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Solution

The correct option is A

Convex mirror


The fact that a convex mirror diverges the light rays incident on it, enables us to use it as a reflector in street lamps. The light from a bulb placed infront of a convex mirror diverges over a large area in the street.


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