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The type of mirrors used in the headlamp of cars is

A. Parabolic concave

B. Plane

C. Spherical convex

D. Cylindrical concave

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

A concave mirror is used in the headlight of a car. The reason being that a concave mirror is a converging mirror as opposed to a convex mirror which is a diverging mirror. In headlights the bulb is kept at the focus of the mirror.

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