Physics PYQ 174 of 288 · Optics

Used in solar furnace -

  1. APlane mirror
  2. BConcave mirror
  3. CConvex mirror
  4. DConcave lens
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

65th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

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Correct answer: (b) Concave mirror

Explanation

A solar furnace uses a large concave mirror (or many mirrors) to bring the Sun's rays together at its focus, producing very high temperatures.

Solar cookers use concave mirrors in the same way.

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