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How are concave and convex mirrors constructed?

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(i) Generally, concave and convex mirror are spherical mirrors.
(ii) Spherical mirrors are parts of a hollow glass sphere like the part B in the figure.
(iii) The inner or outer surface of this part is coated with a shiny substance to produce spherical mirror.
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