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Why is a concave mirror called converging mirror and convex mirror called diverging mirror?

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Q. A concave mirror is a converging mirror, and a convex mirror is a diverging mirror.

Q. What is converging and diverging light from a convex and a concave mirror?

Q. Statement 1: Convex mirror is also known as a divergent mirror.

Statement 2: Concave mirror is also known as a convergent mirror.

Q. A diverging mirror is

(a) a plane mirror
(b) a convex mirror
(c) a concave mirror
(d) a shaving mirror

Q. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words:

(a) Parallel rays of light are reflected by a concave mirror to a point called the ..........
(b) The focal length of a concave mirror is the distance from the ......... to the mirror.
(c) A concave mirror .......... rays of light whereas convex mirror ............ rays of light
(d) For a convex mirror, parallel rays of light appear to diverge from a point called the ......... .

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