Uses of a Concave Mirror
In the previous segment, we learnt about the Image characteristics of a convex mirror. In this segment, let us understand the uses of a concave mirror.
| S.NO | CONTENT |
| 1 | USE OF A CONCAVE MIRROR |
| 2 | SUMMARY |
| 3 | WHATS NEXT |
| 4 | FAQ’S |
- Uses of a Concave Mirror
- Summary
- What’s Next?
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What are the uses of a concave mirror?
- Solar heater
Solar heater
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- Solar heaters are devices that use the energy of the sun to heat objects.
- A solar heater is concave shaped and the object to be heated is placed at the focus of the heater.
- Thus, the parallel rays of light from the sun incident on the reflective surface of the solar heater will converge at the focus after reflection.
- As a result, the temperature at the focus rises. Hence, the object placed at the focus will heat up.
- Astronomical telescopes (Newtonian telescopes)
