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What kind of mirror-concave, convex or plane-would be best suited for use in a solar cooker ? Why ?

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A concave mirror is best suited for use in a solar cooker. This is due to the reason that a concave mirror reflects and concentrates solar energy from over a large area into a small area. Such a mirror is called a solar concentrator.
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  • For which of the following a time-line would be best suited for?

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    A
    To give summary of a dynasty.
    B
    To explain achievements of a ruler.
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    To compare two dynasties.
    D
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    a torch reflector
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