Q10DQ
Question
A student claims that she can start a fire on a sunny day using just the sun’s rays and a concave mirror. How is this done? Is the concept of image relevant? Can she do the same thing with a convex mirror? Explain.
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
Yes, the concept is true and is does not work with convex mirror.
1Step 1: Definition of mirror
The term mirror may be defined as the special type of glass which used to see what behind you.
2Step 2: Explain reason of question
This is done as on the focal point of the concave mirror image of sun formed. Image is bright and rays are focused here. Convex mirror diverges the rays that’s why not work with convex mirror.
Hence,yes the concept is true and is does not work with convex mirror.
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