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What is the basic difference between a concave mirror and a convex mirror?

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In a concave mirror, the reflecting surface is towards the centre of the sphere of which the mirror is a part. In a convex mirror, the reflecting surface is away from the centre of the sphere, of which the mirror is a part.
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  • A convex mirror and a concave mirror of radius 10cm each are placed 15cm apart facing each other. An object is placed midway between them. If the reflection first takes place in the concave mirror and then in convex mirror, the position of the final image is

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    at a distance of 10cm from the convex mirror
    D
    at a distance of 5cm from the concave mirror

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