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In the head lights of a car, what kind of mirror are used? What is the use of mirror in the car head lights? Explain.

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The mirrors used in car headlights are concave mirrors. They reflect the light from the bulb which is placed at the focus. These light rays travel parallel and travel longer distances.
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Knowledge Check

  • The mirror used in search lights is

    A
    concave
    B
    convex
    C
    plane
    D
    none of these

  • The mirror used for the head light of a car is

    A
    a spherical concave
    B
    b plane
    C
    c cylindrical
    D
    d parabolic concave

  • The type of mirror used in the headlamps of car is the?

    A
    Spherical concave mirror
    B
    Spherical convex mirror
    C
    Plane mirror
    D
    Parabolic concave mirror

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