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What is the difference between convex and concave mirrors and lens?

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MIRRORS

(1) The reflecting surface of the concave mirror bugles inwards. But the reflecting surface of the convex mirror bugles outwards.
(2) A concave mirror produces real and inverted images (except when the object is placed between the pole and focus. When the object is placed between F and P, concave mirror produces virtual and image). But the convex mirror always produces virtual and images.
(3) The image formed by the concave mirror may be enlarged or diminished, according to the position of the object. The image formed by the convex mirror will be always diminished.

LENSES

Convex lenses are curved outward and they cause light that goes through it to converge or concentrate on one point. Think of a magnifying glass that is used to something. The light that goes through it concentrates on a point so you can things. Concave lenses are curved inward and when the light goes through it diverges or spreads out. Think of a flashlight. The light comes from a small bulb goes through it and spreads out to a ** beam on the other side.

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