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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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