Name the type of mirrors used in the design of solar furnaces. Explain how high temperature is achieved by this device.
Name the type of mirrors used in the design of solar furnaces. Explain how high temperature is achieved by this device.
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.
Marking scheme
- 1.1 mark for correct answer
Hint
None
Quick oral answer
Concave mirrors are used in solar furnaces to focus sunlight and create high temperatures.
Common mistakes
- 1.Convex mirrors
- 2.Lenses
Analysis and 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.
Interesting facts
Concave mirrors are also used in telescopes to focus light from distant objects.
Question details
Q1 of 31 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2016
- Section
- Section A
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- Very Short Answer
- Chapter
- The Human Eye and the Colourful World
- Topic
- Refraction of Light
- Bloom's level
- Remembering
- Syllabus topic
- Refraction of Light
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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.