GUIDE QUESTIONS:

Q14. Refer to Table 6. How does the location of the object affect the characteristics and
location of the image formed in a concave mirror? Convex mirror?
- The location of the object affects the characteristics and location of the mirror in such a way that  as
the object comes nearer the concave mirror, its image appears farther from the mirror and becomes
larger and inverted. As it comes closer to the surface of the concave mirror, the image appears
upright and virtual. The image produced by a convex mirror is always virtual and located behind the
mirror. When the object is far away from the mirror the image is upright and located at the focal
point. As the object approaches the mirror the image also approaches the mirror and grows until its
height equals that of the object.

Q15. What type of mirror do dentists usually use to clearly see the images of our teeth?
Why?
- Dentists use concave mirrors to see teeth and other areas in the mouth. This is because a concave
mirror forms a virtual, erect and enlarged image when the object is placed within focus. A concave
mirror gives the dentist a magnified reflection of the mouth while also refracting a bit of light. This means
the image in the mirror is larger, brighter, and, for the dentist, easier to see.

Q16. What kind of curved mirror do you see in most of the department stores? Why do
they use that kind of mirrors?
- Convex curved mirrors are mostly found in departmental stores. These convex mirrors are
specifically and widely used in the departmental stores as they provide a wide, and clear view of the
occurrence of the incidents within the store. Convex mirrors are used for security purposes in stores
because they broaden the reflected field of vision, allowing clerks to see a large section of the store.
The images are smaller than the objects, but the mirrors help to see a wide area.