Difference between mirror and lens.

1.	Difference between mirror and lens.
Answer» \tMirrorLensThis works on the principle of reflectionThis works on the principle of refractionThese are manufactured using materials other than glass or clear plasticThese are manufactured using materials made up of glass or clear plasticAn ideal mirror reflects 100% of lightAn ideal lense refracts 100% of lightThe uses of mirror can be seen in houses, automobiles, solar appliances etcThe uses of lenses can be seen in astronomy and scientific industries, medical and research purposes etc.There are two types: concave and convexThere are of six types of lensesPlane mirrors does not have a focal pointIt has two focal points for each kind of lense\t Lens-It is transparent piece of glass,with a spherical surface,that concentrated or dispereses the rays of light falling on it Mirror-A mirror is either plane or spherical. In contrast,a lens has two surfaces,at least one of which is curved inward or outward.

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