Physics

Physics

Problem

Three different devices listed below use spherical mirrors for specific purposes. (a) Dentist’s mouth mirror (b) Reflector inside an electric torch (c) Outside rear-view mirror of a motorcycle Answer the following questions about these devices. a. (i) Identify the type of spherical mirror used in each device. b. (ii) For every device, state any two image characteristics that make the identified mirror suitable for that particular use. c. (iii) Draw a neat, labelled ray diagram to show the formation of the image for any ONE of the above devices and explain the diagram in about four sentences.

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