Examples of concave and convex mirror

Solution : 

• The uses of concave mirrors are :
1. Headlights of cars
2. Dentist's mirror
3. Solar devices
4. Reflecting telescopes
5. Satellite dishes
6. Personal uses (men shaving, women applying make-ups etc)
7. Reflectors in flash-lights
8. Electron microscopes

• The uses of convex mirrors are : 

1. It is used as rear view mirror in automobiles. This is due to the reason that a convex mirror provides a wider field of view than a plane or concave mirror.

2. It is used as reflector in street lamps so as to diverge light over a large area.

3. It is used as security mirror in shops and on roads at sharp bends and concealed entrances.

4. They are also used inside buildings or any high traffic areas in stores or warehouses at sharp corner as a guide to avoid accidentally running into someone or something.

5. It is also used in eye lenses (those who are near -sighted).