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How is a spherical mirror used to diverge a beam of light from a point? Name the type of mirror used.
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The mirror used is a convex mirror. The beam of light is incident parallel to the principal axis of the convex mirror. After reflection, the beam of light diverges and appear to meet at a point called the focus of the convex mirror.
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