The mirror used for the head light of a car is

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Q: 34 (NDA-II/2012)
The mirror used for the head light of a car is

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Science

question_exam: 

NDA-II

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0,17,39,33,2,4,17

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{'spherical concave': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'mirror': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'parabolic concave': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'head light': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'car': [0, 2, 12, 17]}

The correct answer is option 4, which states that the mirror used for the headlight of a car is parabolic concave.

Option 1, spherical concave, is not the correct answer because a spherical concave mirror is not typically used for car headlights. Spherical concave mirrors are curved like the inside of a sphere, and they have a fixed focal point. They are mainly used in telescopes and mirrors for shaving or applying makeup.

Option 2, plane, is also not the correct answer. A plane mirror is a flat mirror that reflects light without any curvature. While plane mirrors are commonly used in cars for rear-view mirrors, they are not used for car headlights.

Option 3, cylindrical, is not the correct answer either. Cylindrical mirrors have a curved surface that is curved in only one dimension, like a cylinder. They are commonly used in magnifying mirrors but are not suitable for car headlights.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4, parabolic concave. A parabolic concave mirror has a curved surface that is shaped like a parabola. This shape allows it to focus light rays coming from the headlight bulb into a parallel beam, enhancing the visibility of the car headlights.