Is it true that, a concave mirror is used as a shaving mirror, because it makes a better shave?

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Detailed Solution

The given statement is false.
A concave mirror called a converging mirror is used as a shaving mirror because an enlarged and virtual image is obtained when the concave (converging) mirror is placed close to any object.
When an object is placed between the pole (

P

) and the focus (

F

) of a concave mirror, the image formed is virtual, erect, enlarged, and behind the mirror since a concave mirror forms an enlarged image, its best suitable for shaving.
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The correct statement would be that a concave mirror is used as a shaving mirror because it forms an enlarged image which is best suitable for shaving.

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