Banking Physics Light - Reflection and Refraction Question Bank Optics

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     The mirror used for the head light of a car is

    A)  spherical concave      

    B)  plane

    C)  cylindrical           

    D)         parabolic concave  

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Parabolic reflectors are used to collect energy from a distant source (for example sound waves or incoming star light) and bring it to a common focal point, thus correcting spherical aberration found in simpler spherical reflectors. Since the principles of reflection are reversible, parabolic reflectors can also be used to project energy of a source at its focus outward in a parallel beam, used in devices such as spotlights and car headlights.


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