University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

by Young, Hugh D.; Freedman, Roger A.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321973615

ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-361-0

Chapter 34 - Geometric Optics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1151: Q34.10

Answer

See explanation.

Work Step by Step

See Figure 34.13. the sun’s parallel rays are brought to a focus by a concave mirror, making the focal point very hot. If flammable materials are placed there, they will ignite. A convex mirror cannot do the same, as seen in Figure 34.17.

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