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what is the difference beetween convex lens and convex mirrorswhat is the difference beetween concave lens and concave mirrors

Concave mirror:

The reflecting surface of the concave mirror is bulged inwards.

Concave mirror produces real and inverted images (except when the object is placed between pole and focus. When the object is placed between F and P, concave mirror produces virtual and erect image). The image formed by the concave mirror may be enlarged or diminished, according to the position of the object.

Convex mirror:

The reflecting surface of the convex mirror is bulged outwards.

Convex mirror always produces virtual and erect images. The image formed by the convex mirror will be always diminished.

Convex lenses are curved outward and they cause light that goes trough it to converge or concentrate on one point. Think of a magnifying glass that is used to burn something. The light that goes through it concentrates on a point so you can burn things.

Concave lenses are curved inward and when light goes through it diverges or spreads out. Think of a flashlight. The light comes from a small bulb goes through it and spreads out to a bigger beam on the other side.

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convex lens are something from which we can see pass through it the objects look smaller.

convex mirrors are bent from outside we cannot see pass through it.

concave lensare something from which we can see pass through it the objects look bigger.

concave mirrors are bent fom inside we cannot see pass through it.

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