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Name the type of mirrors used in the design of solar furnaces. Explain how high temperature is achieved by this device.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Type of Mirrors Used:** - The type of mirrors used in the design of solar furnaces are **concave mirrors**. Concave mirrors are also known as converging mirrors, as they converge light rays to a focal point. 2. **Explain the Working of Solar Furnaces:** - A solar furnace uses a large concave mirror to focus sunlight. The mirror is positioned such that its focal point is where the solar furnace is placed. - When sunlight strikes the concave mirror, it reflects and converges towards the focal point. ...
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