Multiple choice

The mirror used for car head light is

  1. plane

  2. spherical convex

  3. cylindrical

  4. parabolic concave
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Car headlights use parabolic concave mirrors because they reflect light rays from the bulb placed at the focus into a parallel beam. This creates a strong directional light that illuminates the road ahead effectively. Plane or convex mirrors would scatter light.

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