. Mention the types of mirrors used as (i) rear view mirrors, (ii) shaving mirrors. List two reasons to justify your answers in each case

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Ans. (i) Convex mirror is used as rear view mirror in vehicles  because

• it always produces an erect image  of the objects;

• The image formed  in a convex  mirror  is highly  diminished thus it gives a wide field of view.  •

(ii) Concave mirrors are used as shaving mirrors because

• when the face is held  within the focus of a concave  mirror, then an enlarged image of the face is seen  in the concave  mirror. This helps in making a smooth shave.