Multiple choice

The type of mirrors used in the headlamp of cars is _____.

  1. parabolic concave

  2. plane

  3. concave mirror

  4. cylindrical concave

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Car headlamps use concave mirrors to focus the light beam forward and illuminate the road ahead. The concave shape reflects light from the bulb into parallel rays, creating a directed beam. Parabolic concave mirrors also work but are essentially a type of concave mirror with specific curvature.