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Yes. This contributor owns a pocket-size concave mirror that

does a nice job as a cigarette lighter outside on a clear day.

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why do we use concave mirror as converging mirror


Does a torch use a concave mirror or convex mirror?

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Why a side mirror is never a concave mirror?

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Which type of mirror is used by ENT doctors?

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Why would you use a concave mirror instead of a flat mirrors?

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