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1 markVery Short AnswerSection A

Name the type of mirrors used in the design of solar furnaces. Explain how high temperature is achieved by this device.

The Human Eye and the Colourful World
Refraction of Light
Official Answer

Concave mirrors are used in the design of solar furnaces. High temperature is achieved by this device by focusing a large amount of sunlight at a single point using a concave mirror.

Concave mirrorsSolar furnacesHigh temperature

Marking Scheme

  • 11 mark for correct answer

Hint

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Quick Oral Answer

Concave mirrors are used in solar furnaces to focus sunlight and create high temperatures.

Analysis & Explanation

Concave mirrors are used in the design of solar furnaces because they can focus a large amount of sunlight at a single point, creating a high temperature. This is achieved by the mirror's curved surface, which converges the sun's rays to a single point.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Convex mirrors
  2. 2Lenses

Interesting Facts

Concave mirrors are also used in telescopes to focus light from distant objects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2016?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2016 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "The Human Eye and the Colourful World" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Refraction of Light" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2016 paper?

This is a Very Short Answer question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2016 paper.