Name the spherical mirror used as :

Name the spherical mirror used as :
(a) 1. Shaving mirror,
2. Rear view mirror in vehicles,
3. Reflector in search - lights.
(b) Write any three differences between a real and virtual image.

(a) 1. Concave mirror
2. Convex mirror .
3. Convex mirror
(b) Points of difference between a real and virtual image :
Real image :

  1. It is formed when the rays of light after reflection or refraction actually meet at point.
  2. It can be projected on the screen.
  3. It is always inverted.
    Virtual image:
  4. It is formed when the rays of light after reflection or refraction appear to meet at a point.
  5. It cannot be projected on the screen.
  6. It is erect.