Why are concave mirrors are suitable for make up?

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A08
Feb 26, 2016

When face is placed between the concave mirror and its focus, it produces a magnified image. This enlarged image of face is helpful in makeup as even pores of skin are clearly visible.

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An object when placed in front of a concave mirror between the mirror and its focus, a virtual, magnified and erect image is formed behind the mirror.

"TS"TS is the object. The ray diagram is shown in the figure. The rays of light from "T"T appear to meet at "T"' when extended. Thus "T"'"S"' is its image formed.

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