LAQ : Describe different uses of spherical mirrors

Question

Describe different uses of spherical mirrors.

Answer

Here are a few uses of spherical mirrors described in points:

1. Convex mirrors are commonly used in cars as side mirrors to provide a wider field of view.
2. Concave mirrors are used in telescopes and satellite dishes to focus light and form images.
3. Security cameras often use convex mirrors as they provide a wider angle of view.
4. Dentists use concave mirrors to examine areas that are difficult to see in the mouth.
5. Concave mirrors are also used in lighthouses to focus light and improve visibility for sailors.
6. Headlights of cars often use concave mirrors to focus light and improve visibility for drivers.
7. Spherical mirrors are used in microscopes and other scientific instruments to magnify images and observe tiny objects.