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it is used as the backing reflector for the bulb. because it is concave, the light that hits it is focused into a beam of light.
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How are concave mirrors used in flashlights?
The light bulbs in flashlight are not powerful but the mirrors inside help reflect the light that is not directed in your direction
What is a sentence for concave lens?
A Concave lens is used to correct short- sightedness.
What are the uses of the concave lens?
Uses of Concave LensesConcave lenses are used to make objects look smaller.
Which mirror is used in solar cooker Concave or convex mirror or concave lens or convex lens?
convex mirror is not used in solar cooker since it form image inside the polished surface
Why are concave mirrors useful for satellites?
Concave mirrors focus light on a specific point. That can increase the concentration of sun light on solar panels. Concave antennae are used to aim radio waves, as well as collect them and focus them on a receiver.
Which type of mirror is most similar to a convex lens?
Concave mirrior
What kind of mirror is used for flashlight?
Concave Mirrors, so that the light can be concentrated and so that it points forward. This is how we are able to see using a flashlight beam.:) Catherine
Does the concave mirror in a flashlight produce light rays that converge?
Answer #1:No, the concave mirror in a flashlight produces light rays that do notconvergebecause concave mirrors reflect light waves to form images, but concave mirrorshave a surface that is curved inward.==============================Answer #2:The ideas behind the concave reflector in a cheap flashlight, the concave reflectorin an auto headlight, and the giant concave reflector of a satellite uplink, are allthe same ... to beam the energy from the focus out in a parallel 'cylindrical' beamthat doesn't converge or, as far as possible, doesn't diverge either.
Does a flashlight use a concave mirror or convex mirror?
It uses a concave mirror in order for the light to be concentrated to point forward.
How are concave mirrors used in flashlights?
The light bulbs in flashlight are not powerful but the mirrors inside help reflect the light that is not directed in your direction
Why does concave mirror use in flashlight and vehicles?
It concentrates the light so it penetrate the farthest distance.
What kind of mirrors are inside a flashlight?
Concave mirrors in order for the light to be concentrated so that it points forward.
What type of mirror is found around the bulb of flashlight?
Typically a concave parabolic mirror with a metallic reflector.
What type of mirror is used by dentist- plano concave or concave?
plano concave
What metal is used in flashlight photography?
aluminuim is used in flashlight photography
Is a shaving mirror concave or convex?
A shaving mirror is concave as it used used to magnify the image.
What is a mirrior?
green
