How can we distinguish between concave and convex mirrors? Class 8

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How can we distinguish between concave and convex mirrors? Class 8

How can we distinguish between concave and convex mirrors? Class 8

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Concave mirror: Curves inward like the inside of a spoon. Through it a parallel beam of light rays converges at a focal point, and can form both real and virtual images depending on the object's distance.

Convex mirror: Curves outward like the back of a spoon. Through it a parallel beam of light rays diverges and always forms a virtual and smaller image.

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